The Clarendon Tavern - (Near Ottawa, ON)

4 /5 Sam Mohr: Nice brunch spot in ByWard Market, especially on Christmas Day when options are limited. The Eggs Royale was mediocre. It was okay but nothing memorable. That said, the atmosphere was good for brunch, lively and relaxed, which made the experience pleasant. In terms of the price, it’s a pretty affordable place for brunch in Ottawa.

4 /5 Paul Larose: We stopped by The Clarendon Tavern for breakfast (brunch menu on the weekend), and it was a pleasant surprise in the heart of Ottawa’s ByWard Market. The historic building has such a cozy, welcoming feel—exposed brick, great ambiance, and that tucked-away courtyard patio vibe even if we were inside. The food was the star again: fresh, flavorful, and well-executed comfort breakfast classics. Portions were generous, and everything tasted like real care went into it—definitely farm-to-table quality that stands out. We loved our meals and would happily order them again. That said, service was a bit on the slower side, which we noticed more since the place was pretty quiet during our visit. Not super busy at all, yet our group still didn’t get all our plates at the same time, and there were some delays. The staff were friendly, but it felt like they could use a touch more coordination (and maybe extra training on that specialty coffee machine, as our brews took longer than expected with a couple of small hiccups). The quiet atmosphere was actually kind of nice—peaceful and relaxed instead of the usual Market hustle—which made it feel more like a hidden gem for a chill breakfast. If you’re looking for great food without the crowds, this could be perfect. We’ll definitely return, especially for the brunch, and hope the service catches up to the kitchen’s level. Highly recommend for quality eats in a cool setting—just plan a leisurely pace! Great job on the breakfast menu, Clarendon team—keep shining!

4 /5 Carmen B.: The cocktail, Victoria’s Secret, was deliciously sweet and refreshing. I ordered the fish and chips, which tasted good, but the portion size left something to be desired. It felt more like a plate of fries with a small salad and a modest piece of fish rather than a hearty meal. My friends enjoyed their food overall, but it wasn’t particularly memorable. The squash salad wasnt very squashy but was very oniony, something was missing my friends said. The flavors were decent, but the portions and presentation didn’t quite match the price or expectations. Great ambiance, though, which made for a pleasant dining experience. Last but not least, waitress was exceptionally friendly, thank you for that.

5 /5 Osa Atoe: As it is the holidays, Id like to reminisce on last weeks dinner. I had the honor to dine amongst family and friends in the Clarendon Taverns warm and cozy environment. The table ordered some appetizers, and afterwards a main dish of their own. I ordered the Clarendon Burger with toppings of bacon jam, dill pickle mayo, shredded iceberg lettuce, and cheddar cheese atop a warm brioche bun. It was splendid. My date ordered the Half Chicken. A roasted half chicken with Yukon gold mash and colorful seasonal vegetables, served with a roasted chicken velouté. The portion size more than generous. The conversations amongst each table were lovely; happy birthdays, catching up, and celebrating each other for all the things weve accomplished this year. The Clarendon Tavern is truly the place for every occasion. To end the night, I shared a plate of Cheesecake. A white chocolate cheesecake with a classic crust, topped with caramelized white chocolate and fresh berries. Divine. Thank you to everyone at the Clarendon Tavern, you were more than wonderful hosts, see you soon and Merry Christmas!

3 /5 Joanna C: I specially went to there to taste the Scotch egg, but disappointed that the waitress said they will have it in evening, not sure they will have it anymore even though in evening, the other review was left in few years ago . We stayed for the brunch, my dish looked good, but eggs yolks were hard(suppose to soft and liquid), the potatoes taste was good, but percentage of portion was high, also good at it has less oil. I couldn’t give higher stars, because nothing was special.