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Al's Steakhouse, Ottawa, ON

Al's Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
533 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Al's Steakhouse is a cherished Ottawa staple, renowned for "fantastic meal, great service." Diners praise its "relaxed atmosphere" and "superb steaks." Celebrations are enhanced by attentive staff and delightful surprises like coconut cream pie with a sparkler. Consistently "excellent food" and "attentive service" make it a must-visit.

533 Reviews
  1. Alexa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a little sad they had run out of the Tomahawk steak but the server made a great alternative recommendation. The food was amazing and our server was so sweet! The tables are a little small even for two people and too close to other tables, I felt like I was on a double date with how close the couple sitting at the table beside us was. Not sure if it was the owner or just a manger but there was an older gentleman that came up to our table 4 different times to ask if everything was ok, was a little excessive considering we had our server coming up asking us the same thing as well.

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  2. Lucie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our table/placement wasn’t great even though many other better tables were free the entire time we were there; but otherwise the experience was very good. Food was wonderful! Their salad dressing is fantastic!

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  3. Matt

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Porterhouse cooked Chicago Style and it was genuinely one of the best steaks I’ve ever had.

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  4. M

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Overall was a pleasant experience.

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  5. Yawar

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Al’s is my go to spot for a business lunch. They have a good menu with a variety of items. Their food quality is consistent and service is always great.

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  6. Ian

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, huge appies and delicious steaks.

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  7. Traci

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, great service. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Catherine

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Al’s never disappoints. My family has been going there for over 40 years.

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  9. Faith

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED TTHE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE. OUR STEAKS WERE PERFECT WITH THE SIDES WE ORDERED. LOVED THE QUIET AMBIENCE. THE SERVERS WERE AMAZING AND ATTENTIVE. WE WILL COME AGAIN

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  10. Valerie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early reservation at 3:15 on Saturday after an early movie to see A Complete Unknown at noon. Btw if you are interested it was a good movie. We both had steak Frits and oysters as an appetizer. I asked our server if rare was rare and wouldn’t be blue and she recommended the chefs as they get their sear perfectly, it was. My friend had medium and it also was spot on. The fries were hot and good, my usual experience at restaurants the fries are warm at the best. The peppercorn sauce was fantastic. Our server was a delightful young lady I wish I could remember her name, hopefully given my reservation time they will be able to know who she was and let her know her service was appreciated. I would go back there in a flash.

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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 4.8 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 4 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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