1900 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 4N4, Canada
Home made Breakfast and lunch still served like the old fashioned way we take pride in our food and service
By far the best breakfast / lunch spot you will find. It's a small family run business which I love, you won't get better customer service anywhere else in the city, guaranteed. Always super friendly service. Food is amazing, prices are unbeatable and service is FAST. You can't even get food in a drive through as fast as you do here. If you haven't already tried this place, do yourself a favor and go, you won't regret it. This is by far my favorite place to eat. Thank you for the continuous amazing service! See you again soon!
My fiance and I and his dad go to this restaurant alot. We absolutely love it here! We're so happy we found this place. The food is great. One of the only reasonably priced places with a large amount of food. The staff are amazing and truly care about their customers. The place is always clean and I love that it's run by a family. Will definitely continue to go here and support them.
Start your morning right with the perfect breakfast at this cozy restaurant. Enjoy a delicious meal paired with really good hot brewed coffee, all at a price that’ll make you smile with super friendly fast service.
The sausage is surprisingly amazing for the price—only $11! It tastes so good, and the rest of the meal is also delicious.
This spot has been around for ages and for good reason - it’s like home cooking. ❤️ If you are a breakfast lover, head here for a great home-style spread with super generous portions. If you’re not big on breakfast, the sandwiches and burgers are also top notch. This place has a bit of a retro vibe, like an old school diner where you know before sitting down that your food is gonna be 🤤. Prices are some of the best in town too, especially for what you’re getting. Everything tastes great and is reasonably priced, something hard to find at most restaurants around town. On top of huge portions and low prices, the service was also fantastic. Hard to beat that. The owner is super nice too and involved in the community, donating awesome sandwiches for free to those in need. Feels good supporting that.
A little outdated, but great food, quick very friendly service. Will be sure to go again. If wheelchair or walker, washroom is not accessible
I recently visited Steel's Restaurant at 1900 Merivale Road, a dining spot with over two decades of history in the community. Regrettably, the experience did not match the high expectations I had set considering its longstanding presence. Upon entering the nearly empty restaurant, I was promptly greeted and served by a friendly and efficient waitress. I ordered my usual breakfast: two poached eggs, bacon, potatoes, and rye toast, with the meal including a complimentary cup of coffee. Unfortunately, the coffee was a letdown—lukewarm and was the last remnant from the pot. The meal itself arrived quickly but fell short of satisfactory. The potatoes left me puzzled; I couldn’t discern if they were fried or deep-fried, and after a single taste, I abandoned the remainder. The eggs were overdone, and to my disappointment, the toast comprised three small end slices of a rye loaf. A second cup of coffee, which was never offered, would have been a small but significant gesture of attentive service. Financially, while the price aligned with that of a nearby competitor I had reviewed previously, the quality and overall dining experience starkly contrasted. This breakfast at Steel's Restaurant was notably lacklustre and left much to be desired. I offer this review in a constructive spirit, hoping it will be received as such. There is certainly room for improvement. A great breakfast can hinge on the quality of its simplest components, such as well-prepared potatoes. Steel’s has the potential to truly honour its long-established role in the community.
Such a surprise. The food is all home made and very good. 11.95 for an amazing bacon cheeseburger and a mountain of fresh cut fries. What a deal! Everything was so good, and the owners are incredibly kind. This place is a total hidden gem. You’d never even notice this place driving by, but do yourself a favor and check it out rather than going to a fast food chain. You absolutely won’t regret it!
Great local family owned business. Always great food and great service. Hidden gem!
Good food, incredibly kind staff and unbeatable prices.
Love this place! My families been going To Steele s for over 30yrs. Is your true definition of a family business. Owners are 1on1 and interacting with customers. My go to with the family for breaky and my spot for a great lunch! We need more places like Sammy s in this city! Food
EVERYTHING IS TOP NOTCH! The owners are amazing and the food is excellent!
I have been eating at Steeles for over 20 years. Excellent food and service every time. Great family owned and operated business!
Edit to ur response: the video speaks volumes & we will let the police decide who s in the wrong here.. you realize you attached a picture of you attacking my grandfather after trying to say you didn t . I watched the owner punch a customer in his face after asking for a side of ketchup. I highly do not recommend this restaurant.
I watched the owner punch a man in the face and assault him over him asking for condiments.the workers are rude and lazy. I will not be going back there or letting my friends and family. And they cannot lie because it was all caught on video. Response to what was written by sam: Sam,normally i NEVER REVIEW OR RESPOND but you do realize that i said i WATCHED and i said there was a VIDEO that I clearly seen .so why would i come on here to lie to ruin someones business? Everyone has to eat,but not the ungrateful ones that treat their paying customers who supported them, bad. Then comes on google to respond to someone to lie about what they did,when there is proof. I don t really do reviews except on shein but what i saw was absolutely unacceptable regardless or what verbal exchange you had. What am i getting out tarnishing someones business? I m not the one you will be in court with. Mi nuh get no money,no nothing. I ve been to your restaurant before hence why i said i will not be going back but anyways. So what we re not going to do is sit up on Google Reviews snd lie cause thats whats going to ruin your business. Is you not taking accountability! And tbh i would have rathered you do that, instead of writing all of that. Your response gives professional but lets me know ,yuh really doh have no manners sir. You really need to do better. Fix up and Have a goodnight
Staff was very rude and never checked on us once after ordering even after trying to get their attention. Food was cold. Ordered eggs that were cold and way too runny for asking for over hard. Bacon has a funky taste. Won t be back
Been coming to Steels for over a decade. My favourite club sandwich and 2 of my favourite people.
Best service I had at a mom and pop breakfast shop . Been coming here for years . Affordable and quick friendly service would highly recommend this spot to friends and family
My breakfast was perfect Fast and friendly service. Great price! Will definitely be back Food : 5/5
Been going to this place for the last 11 years and the food is always fresh and good. Service is amazing, owners are awesome and now they have their daughters and theyre well mannered, always polite and with a big smile . To be recommended to anyone who wants really good food. Everything on the menu is so good. If you never went there, its the place to go.
Amazing food, amazing prices and even better staff. They are clean, friendly and really make you feel like family. Ive been here many times before and can honestly say they are one of the best dinners in the city.
Good food! Good price!
Steeles is the best place to have breakfast. Always a friendly atmosphere. The food is always great and very affordable. It is a family owned business where you can relax and see many regulars.
Fantastic every time. Couldnt ask for better service
Best Breakfast in town...Sam & his wife are always welcoming and super friendly.
Sam and his wife runs the restaurant and are very friendly people. They have good food and budget friendly prices, you cant go wrong here. As well, there presently offering an $8.95 or less menu on Sundays. This is a non-alcoholic establishment so its great to bring your children. Great place to go
Delicious food and amazing service.
The staff is super friendly. The service is quick and the food is amazing!!
Steeles is one of those community loved restaurants that have outstanding relationships with their customers and always make you feel at home. I was acknowledged upon entering and exiting the restaurant every time. The menu is as you would expect from a local diner. I would always get a club sandwhich platter with french fries. Always received very generous portions and not once in the hundred or two hundred times Ive eaten here, was my order ever messed up. Give them a visit and see for yourself!
Generous serving of food. Super friendly atmosphere. Affordable prices.
Great breakfast, good portions, clean and friendly! We dont live close by, but needed lunch, so dropped in on a whim, but will be looking for reasons to be back in the area!
Must be a hidden gem as we were able to get a table at high noon on Tuesday. Heard about this place on Eat The Strip and they were right, the club sandwich was very very good, the fries amazing and the price disconcerting - only $13 for the club and fries. And, while it lasts, even cheaper on Sunday - $9 or under for everything on the menu. Only breakfast and lunch hours so plan your day accordingly
Good breakfast, with excellent service, but on the other hand there is no menu for children so I will be a suggestion to add one because the plates are big for them...
Stopped in Randomly for brunch today. The owner and his family were very hospitable and gracious. Food was excellent and huge portions. We also happened to come on Sunday where all meals are 8.95 !!! Thanks for an amazing meal. We will be back!
Best breakfast in Ottawa!! The food is delicious and the staff are so friendly and nice. Also, the prices are great.
Great great place!
Great family run diner. Tasty food and good prices.
All I can say , its Soo delicious
Food was good. Service was amazing! Assuming Father and young daughter who were both so friendly and attentive. You rarely see this kind of service anymore! Thank you so much!
Not fancy but doesnt need to be. Good food, good portions, great service and great price. Definite recommend. Love local little holes in the wall !
Great service and food! Thank you
Came with my 3 year old son. The staff are so kind, and enjoyable, I just knew walking in here I was going to love it. The meat is great, vegetables are fresher than even the grocery store some how lol! Whether on break from work, solo, or with family, this is exactly what we all look for in a diner and so glad there are still REAL and quality diners like this around. Will be back for sure
Lovely woman serviced. Food arrive food and delicious. Total hidden gem for breakfast.
Came here after a visit to the ultrasound clinic near by. Service was great! Very friendly and felt like I was in someone s home. Food is delicious and affordable. We got the chicken club and chicken kebab special with a tomato noodle soup. Looking forward to coming back here next time we are in the area.
Excellent breakfast at a good price served up by gracious, friendly and energetic staff.
Food was an affordable, great home cooked style meal, service was friendly. Great family restaurant
This was a great place for a hole in the wall breakfast! Good food, incredible service and the prices are amazing. We cant wait to come back for breakfast (again) and lunch!
Very nice place for breakfast. I found this place on Google Maps, stopped in this morning and had a great breakfast plate with a generous portion of eggs, toast, home fries, ham, bacon & sausage. Coffee was included with the meal and service was excellent. I would highly recommend this place to locals and visitors, its very affordable and quality food. I really enjoyed it and Ill be back soon.
Love this place extremely polite and welcoming. My first time here and really felt at home. Food was delicious. Washroom super clean and equipped. Nothing short of 5 stars. Highly recommend
Great atmosphere with excellent food and service. We went on a sunday morning and for one large plate of food it was only 8.50$. The family run business was a wonderful experience, we will definitely be coming again.
Family owned and operated restaurant. Very nice staff and yummy food. The prices are also very reasonable. We just happened to be driving buy. Glad we stoped.
Fast, friendly service with a very budget friendly breakfast!
I had the breakfast sandwich and potatoes. They were delicious!! Thank you
Great people, our fav. breakfast diner for the working people, been there many years, always good and just great service, this is a small business that feels great to support,
Excellent club house and fries. Food was fantastic. Very friendly owners. Will be back for more clubs and to try other items on the menu. Food : 5/5
Just came here for the first time as my boyfriend comes here often for lunch or breakfast before work. He told me I had to try it. It was the best grilled cheese and fries I have ever had. Perfect amount of bacon and an amazing portion of fries. I will 1000% be back.
Quaint little place. Our timing was good at 11:30 am, and we were seated right away. Our orders came out quickly. The food was plentiful on the plate and tasted good, too. We had the owner serving us, and he was friendly and attentive. We were 5 in our party and we had brunch on a Saturday. The prices on the breakfast menu were good for the amount of food served. I will definitely go back and try out the lunch menu next time. Lots of free parking. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area and looking for a breakfast/brunch spot. Parking: The restaurant is in a strip mall with other businesses around it, so Id hazard a guess that it would depend on time of day and how busy the other businesses are, how much of the parking lot would be available. Handicap parking spots right outside the door. Wheelchair accessibility: The place itself is wheelchair accessible, but the tiny bathroom is not.
Really can t ask for much more, great food and warming hospitality from this family owned little restaurant! Recommend a visit if you re in the area
I went for breakfast, a great little hidden Gem!
Fantastic breakfast and friendliest staff. 10/10 would recommend!
Great food, friendly service, great portions for the $
Great place to take the kids for lunch after bowling. Really good service.
Good lunch, very affordable, very good service
This is a classic breakfast place run by the friendliest people; and it has stayed consistently good for so long. I cant recommend it enough!
Always my go to place when I dont bring a lunch to work. Best soup and sandwich in town.
FANTASTIC!!! Very friendly staff . Food is phenomenal!! Old fashioned cooking at its finest . Great prices !! Great portions! A hidden gem on Merivale rd . Highly recommend!!
My Father has been having his coffee and breakfast with Sam the Owner for over 20 years now with nothi g but the best family service around. The people are friendly, the clientele are incredibly loyal and it is a great place to feel welcome and appreciated. The fact that the food is good and served up quick only makes us want to be return customers more and more.
Parking: Excellent breakfast and very good value for money. I am always tickled when a restaurant serves home fries that are grilled rather than deep fried. This place has them! This is a family based business and the owners are very personable. This place didn t disappoint!
A place like home make you feel welcome happy exceptional food one off those place tha makes you feel like home
Definitely coming back if I m in the area! Great breakfast at an affordable price with nice service
Ive had breakfast there four times and lunch once, the food is good and the service good. Really good price for what you get
The happiest, friendliest staff I have ever encountered at a restaurant. This is family owned and you can tell they take pride in everything they do. The food is delicious and well priced. I had breakfast, it was exactly what I want in a homestyle meal. Will definitely be returning!
Been going to Steeles for a very long time. Family run business that serves freshly made comfort food. Todays visit didnt disappoint, and the updated decor was a nice surprise!
best beackfast in town
Its okay cheaper place ok food
Very nice place. Good food for a decent price, and very pleasant service. Well be going back! Food
I love this place, good food and beautiful service!
Excellent place for breakfast or lunch. The atmosphere is a bit lacking but the owner/host makes up for that short coming with charm and spirited conversation. We visited on a Saturday morning. Parking is ample and accessible. The food came out fast and hot. The coffee is very good. This place is definitely a rough cut diamond and worth visiting.
Right from walking in the door was greeted by friendly staff. The menue is on the wall, clear with information and anything I asked they were super awesome I got a chicken salad and canned soda. Prices are fair for what you get! Definitely would go back and try other meals from from this first time experience.
Great breakfast and lunch . Family run.
A great little diner in an area you wouldnt expect. Great prices, old-school feel, and wonderful service.
Excellent attentive service and great food.
What a gem. Im so happy to have stumbled upon this place.
Been coming here for almost 15 years and it has never disappointed. Cant beat their breakfast!
Ive been going to Steels for 15 years. Sam is one of the best hosts for a family owned restaurant. Top service every time I go and Im never disappointed!!
Great food and great service!!
Delicious food at affordable prices! The coffee is good too. Very friendly people.
Great service
Best breakfast in Ottawa! Friendly owner. You gotta eat here
Delicious. Fast breakfast with decent coffee. All for $10!
Amazing food at great prices. Owner and staff are always friendly. Definitely recommend this place
An unpretentious little restaurant with genuine food; genuine prices, genuine owners and genuine service. This is probably the best little breakfast/lunch restaurant west of the Rideau and south of the Queensway!
Great little family run restaurant, modest and wholesome, I got the Breakfast combo and couldn t have asked for more for 9.95 - support local and be sure to stop into this little Canadiana Diner
Excellent breakfast! Friendly staff! Great service. Just what we were looking for. Mmm, mm. Good coffee, butterfly sausage tasty ham.
Always quick and always good
Sam is a great host, and the food is delicious. Nice to see family owned business. I recommend Steeles to all my friends and family. Well done Sam&Noah.
Nothing fancy, just a great little breakfast place, quick, delicious and its not expensive whatsoever. Will definitely be back. 12/10
Best breakfast ever price good fast and polite, Dietary restrictions: Looked after them well Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in
Lots of parking and food is great, and the staff is friendly. The food tasted really good and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for lunch or dinner or any meal.
Best club sandwich
10/10 would recommend
The most cozy, affordable and tasty breakfast/dinner hidden gem in ottawa. The owner/chef is so friendly and make you feel like home totally my fav place and highly recommend
The owner very friendly, fresh and tasty food!
Awesome food!!! Sam is a great guy and very friendly I always come here when Im near. Definitely my go to place
Excellent service
Great hidden gem. Friendly staff, food was good. I had the Bacon cheese burger, which was tasty
Good honest breakfast and outstanding service
I like this place because their breakfast is always on point and you get what you really want.
Great atmosphere! Great food! The owner is very personable and friendly, awesome guy to have a conversation with! Highly recommended to visit this spot!
Get the club! Super nice owner as well!
Awesome food and great service. Friendly staff. My go to for breakfast
Good simple food, great service.
Great food got a good price. Quick and friendly service.
Great breakfast
Great breakfast
Absolutely perfect
Awesome food and staff
Great fast old school diner type place!
Good breakfast
Great spot for a no frills breakfast at a great price!
Great breakfast, great service, great coffee!!!
Nice little cafe in an industrial park area. Owner was friendly. Breakfast arrived fast and warm. Spacious sitting. Platters subs sandwiches salad soup and pasta. EnouGh parking outside.
Best place for breakfast and lunch. Love the homemade soups and sandwiches.
The loveliest of hole-in-the-wall restaurants! One of my favourite places to go for an affordable but tasty breakfast. The service is fantastic, the food is great, and the coffee is hot :)
Had the Cheeseburger platter on October 23, 2019. Both the burger and the fries were delicious. Beyond reproach!
Good breakfast
Great food and people!
Classic small restaurant experience here, great service, great food.
Okay breakfast in a hole in the wall. From the reviews, I expected better.
What I want for a restaurant, great-tasting food, pleasant service and reasonable pricing. The food is home-cooked. I find now when going out, all the food tastes the same, and its harder to find an independent restaurant.
Loved this place! The food was very good, the service was great! Would definitely go again.
Quick breakfast and good price
Great family owned restaurant.
Food was good but the staff make you feel at home among all the regulars. I enjoyed my first time but didnt think Id go back but now every time I need to get my car serviced I find myself booking the appointment around breakfast time. Dont expect to much from this place but go enjoy a very affordable and tasty meal.
Excellent value
Great breakfast but I especially loved the ambiance. Small diner with regulars talking politics with the owner.
Great little place. Always service with a smile. Fries are excellent and I had the best bacon grilled cheese platter today for $9 tx included!
Delicious and quick
Always great breakfast! Incredibly friendly people!
Great place for breakfast, good food and great service , The lunch menu is also good lots of variety.
Great food, good prices! A real mom and pop shop.
The food here is always great and the staff is quite friendly.
I love this place, the people are super nice and the fries are amazing.
Absolutely delicious breakfast, great price!!!
This place is way overrated
Good place. Simple diner food made well. Worn around the edges, but clean. People working there are very friendly and there was a steady stream of regulars at lunchtime.
this is simply a great hole in the wall restaurant...great food, great people...been coming here for ten years and it NEVER disappoints
Potatoes werent cooked. Fake cheese. Not very good.
Friendly staff but the food wasnt the best.
Nice and friendly along with excellent prices.
Service was quick and friendly. The food I order was really good and the prices were very reasonable as well. Hope to be back soon.
A great fine to our community food is fresh homemade fast service friendly atmosphere couldnt ask for anything more breakfast is awesome and lunches even better homemade soups sandwiches New specials every day a must if your in the Area
Good food, amazing people! This needs to be your regular breakfast spot.
Best club sandwich ever