730 Industrial Ave, Ottawa, ON K1G 4H3, Canada
Welcome to O’Brien’s Roadhouse, situated in Riverview Community in Alta Vista. Our Roadhouse is conveniently close to the Train Yards and is surrounded by residential and retail. Our warm atmosphere radiates the minute you walk through the door with farmhouse feel as you are surrounded by reclaimed wood, along with retro 60’s to 80’s style. Chef Luc prepares homestyle food from scratch. He is renowned for his Smoked Beef Brisket and Pork Side Ribs. Did we mention his mouthwatering Mac & Cheese? It is sure to please the palate! Service with a smile along with cold drinks and comfort food is our goal to you!
Stopped in here for some food while waiting to pick up the kids. I ordered a pizza, can’t remember which one… and don’t expect much. However it was a pleasant surprise! It was really tasty, cheesy and definitely made with some passion. It was a bit greasy (probably from the cheese) but was an unexpected surprise from a place I was actually a bit uncertain about stepping into. 😁 Server was quiet but quite friendly. I gave it a 3 because obviously this was not the best pizza I’ve ever had and the tvs were pretty small and considering it was Sunday there was no volume on at all for the football game. And there were some shady characters hanging out where I parked my car. Seems like a good hangout for the locals. Happy my car was there when I left. Lol.
Pizza was a good. Go on Mondays for half off pizza to make it worth your while. The sauce could have used salt and/or seasoning.
Pub food ain’t rocket science. Rule #1. Change the fryer grease….regularly. Our fish and chips today looked like and tasted as if they’d been cooked in used motor oil from the mechanic shop next door. That kale slaw stank (literally) and tasted spoiled. Food not fit for human consumption. Server was attentive and considerate.
Nice place. Doesn't look like much from the outside but it is a nice local place with a varied menu Food was good; finally a place that does chicken wings cruspy when you ask for it! Menu had a really good selection. Good service. Would return.
First time there. We went with our family visiting from Montreal. Our Server, Tanya, was superb. Friendly , informative, wish all servers were like her...she should give classes👍😊. I ordered the Reuben after reading excellent reviews. Here is why I gave only 2 stars for the food. My fries were burnt bad and as was the sourdough toast. My photo doesn't really show the fries but you can see one burnt one but the toast was bad. Seemed like 2 others in my group had the same problem with their Montreal smoked meat plates. I dosed it with vinegar and ketchup, nope. BUT, saying this, I/we did not complain. We were having such a wonderful family visit and we did not want to put a damper on our good time. The place was fairly empty(2 pm) so it was not like there was a rush to put our food out. I think your fryers needed the oil to be changed and someone forgot the toast. Looking at other folk's photos of fries, they look great and golden but ours were definitely burnt and tasted it, too. I brought my meal home, but threw it out (fries and toast) except for just the meat. ( Used it in a tortilla). Anyway, we had a really great time. Too bad about the food. Just one of those things. Yes, I would go back. Great place!! Cheers.
Wow! Very good restaurant, food is delicious and the portions are generous. Ashley was our server and she was warm and welcoming and recommended us great dishes. I will be for sure coming back! Highly recommend!
love the cozy atmosphere!! Love the clubhouse sandwich was so good! Been there 3 times now and never disappoints a must have!! My husband tried the Memphis hot chicken sandwich wasn’t that spicy but still good! Good fries good ceasar!! Service was a bit slow. Forgot a drink and asked for salad and got fries instead but not the end of the world! Would still go back! Friend had the brisket he enjoyed it! Good vibes 😎 looks like they have a really nice patio looking forward to coming back this summer !
Yet another Ottawa Go-to restaurant. We chose this place on a whim, and we're not disappointed! Roadhouse describes O'Brien's to a capital T! Dining room area, including good-sized booths, is spacious and inviting. Bar is pretty big with lots of seating. Plenty of screens to watch just about any sports action. I had the Ruben, that used grilled cheese to hold the smoked meat. Very good! Fries were great too. Lots of menu choices that all look great! Service was quick and efficient! Everyone is greater, arriving and leaving. Nice touch. Parking is a bit tight, but worth the effort. The patio looks like it will be a hit in the summer. I will be back when in the area. There are two other restaurants that hopefully are as good as the Roadhouse.
Amazing service and food The volume of the music is great, it allows you to hear conversations without shouting. I adore !!
Went for a work lunch on a Friday. I had 2 hours to get in, eat and pay. They didnt have a number of things on the menu and the service was slow. I ended up not ordering lunch because of said slow service and I wouldnt of have time to eat. One coworker had to go looking for the server more than once. When the food arrived, if I had of ordered, I would have had 15 minutes to eat and pay. I will say, the food that my coworkers ordered did look good, too bad I didnt get to try any. Very unlikely to return.
Surprisingly affordable and great food!
Brisket to die for! So many combinations with brisket paired with a super nice ambiance. Why is this place so far is beyond me, but man its awesome.
I really liked the atmosphere when I first walked in. I had high hopes, but the food was really lacking. We ordered a tuna salad, and it was not very appealing at all. Basically, there are a few small pieces of tuna on a bed of cold noodles. No sauce, and it was very bland. We notified the server, but not much was said. Even before the meal, I thought the prices were quite high for some of the more simple menu items. $25 for nachos is too much. I would not return.
Truly a superb place! The meal was good for the whole family! I recommend
Great service, the food was pretty good; beer was nice and cold. ....Just expensive for what you get. Thats all. Food : 5/5
Food was great I had the fish and chips. Outside patio was great and went for the live musician and it didnt disappoint. Will be going back soon. Food
Great place! Hone made BBQ sauce thats just amazing! Bring your hunger plates are huge!
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu availabe Food
Great wings and friendly service, very disgusting washroom. Do something about the gross microbial ridden dissolving paint next to the urinal and the lack of a functioning towel dispenser. Owners are clearly not investing in upkeep, which makes me worry about what the kitchen is like. The parking lot is always full regardless of how few people are actually inside.
We were there last Sunday for lunch. Some staff called in sick so the owner/manager and the cooks did an awesome job. They worked together to get the job done. He kept apologizing for being slow but it was not slow at all! Thank you for a great meal and we will be back again for sure!
Food was delicious, and the portion of my poutine was HUGE! Service was a little slow considering it wasnt very busy, but still totally manageable. Food
Ordered the beef nachos, FABULOUS. 1 would suggest to share. That said, I put a good chunk away myself. Thanks for great service and making us laugh.
The gentleman that runs this place has harnessed something special. I believe his name is jack, no wait Jim, ya that s his name. He seems to have all the staff firing on all cylinders. Top shelf service, food and more importantly the staff from when you walk in the door to the time you pay your bill, very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend O Brien s to all. Don t miss out.!
The girlfriend had the fish and chips and was happy!!! I had the club with chicken and avocado on a sourdough bread ..... it was fantastic !!! The service was good , pretty busy . Might need to bring on another server for Wed nights . All in all we were very happy. Thank you
The service was good and they had a live musician that I really enjoyed. The chicken wings werent great as the meat was dry and the sauce was a bit sweet for my taste.
Was good but kinda pricey.
First time there and I will go back! Excellent friendly service and best club Sammy EVER!!!!
We were a group of 10, the restaurant was quiet when we arrived but service was very slow. We sent our cocktails back because one tasted like water, and the other was inedible due to too many seeds in the berry mix. 2 meals were forgotten, and when they finally arrived, one of the meals (steak) cold and overcooked. Reuben sandwich was bland, no flavour. Waitress was friendly.
Great food! Fun atmosphere! Service is a little slow, but theyre super friendly!
Great food portions are huge service is really awesome.
Comfort food well prepared and generous portions. But, the draft always seems flat so I order packed beer, can or bottle. I believe they have a beer gas issue. That causes the beer draft beer to be flat. This being said, we eat there and we are very happy it is in our hood!! Just an edit to the previous review. Food continues to be very well prepared and the salads are fresh! Portions are also plentiful with very fair costing. Thanks! NEW EDIT: lately we have tried this location again. In the middle of a menu change, confused and apparently a new manager? Old food on the menus, yes, not cleaned with crusty food ON THE MENU! Nobody seems to know what s going on .. We really wanted to continue to eat here but it became to challenging. It has continued its decline. EDIT #2: I thought with the Management Change that the food and service would improve the total experience. It did for a moment. Back today to verify and we were profoundly disappointed in the food quality and the horribly slow service. I cant bring myself to surrender $70.00+ for dinner for two! Cold & slow was the order of the day!
The service here is always great and the servers are always so kind Food is always solid too. A good go-to spot for regular pub food.
Checked it out for the first time this week. I was craving a steak but could only order from the evening menu therefore, bad timing on my part. So instead, I ordered the nachos with beef biscuit, medium wings and a shirley temple vodka...the nachos wasnt what we expected at all, Im not a bbq sauce fan and nothing but bbq sauce, beans and some beef (not worth the price). Nothing different with the wings aside from the sauce on top of sauce that was overbearing. And wellllll the shirley temple was a sex on the beach without a cherry. So not impressed by the drink either, no gingerale/sprite. However, the atmostphere of the places decoration is awesome and the waiter was great. Big thank you to the waiter xo. Parking: Lots of parking
We had had 3 kids and no kids menu offered until everyone ordered; 3 meals out of 10 were very late arriving (30 min plus) and no updates or apologies offered at any time from server. Food was great and enjoyed but unfriendly server really put a damper on experience. First time visit with out of town family so not a great time.
A very pleasant and fast service despite the late hour. Very limited menu in the evening. Our waitress was smiling and welcoming even though we were about thirty minutes from closing.
1st time coming here and wont be the last. Our waitress was so nice and had a really good timing. The brisket pizza with homemade dough was delicious.
Server was very nice and the restaurant has a cool atmosphere. Unfortunately three of the tables meals were forgotten and took over an hour to come out and when they did they were mediocre. The steaks was bland and very chewy, the fish and chips were burnt and the smoked meat sandwich had very little smoked meat.
This place is great. Delicious food. But definitely pricey. We ordered a shrimp appetizer for 20 bucks...it was 7 regular sized shrimp and nothing else on the plate. The brisket mac and cheese is delicious (but 24 bucks) and the club sandwhich is delicious.
Food is always very good, service and staff are wonderful, highly recommend
Came for lunch. Service was decent. Food was nothing to write home about. Brisket poutine had about ¼ of the fries tasting burnt, and the curds were not fresh and very grainy. However the slightly chewy brisket had a nice sauce if you re into the diabetes-inducing sugary sort like I do. Gravy was hard to taste with the brisket in the fore. Oh yeah, no toilet paper OR paper towel in the bathroom. Probably just as well because both dispensers appeared to be in some state of disrepair. Toilet paper holder had a half roll squished against the bottom so that it couldn t turn. Automatic passport towel dispenser wouldn t even light up when waving at it. Hope we don t get sick.
Awesome service and food
Food was delicious. Top notch in fact. Out server took more than 20 minutes to ask about drinks, then all but ignored one of our table when taking the dinner orders.
Food was great pizza especially
We were a group of 5, Everyone enjoyed their meals. The food was delicious and served with big portions.
I was just walking past around midday and the exterior decoration made me want to try it, and I have no regrets; an excellent surprise! The dishes are simple but excellent, the service is very good and I really like the atmosphere, the decoration with lots of wood and the country music.. Definitely a place to remember!
Excellent service, ample, well prepared portions. An overall enjoyable visit.
I placed a pickup order this evening. Food was amazing. The fish and nachoes were so good. I was greeted very politely and my order was quick.
Food was ok. They didnt have several of the beers on their menu. We asked for 3 different options but they didnt have them in stock. Deserts were also not available. The waitress was friendly. Her hands were tied because menu items were not available. She did her best to make alternate suggestions.
Why kraft singles on everything? Please stop. Monsters Update: Dear Mr Brian Roadhouse, The pain I experienced at 4am has left me a broken man and was no doubt felt by my ancestors. I fear I may never recover from this. Warm regards, Greg
The place was nice and the service great. There was live music, which was nice. The food was alright. I had the beef dip and my son had the pulled pork burger. Fries were good. Giving it 4 stars overall cause the food I had was good but not great.
Terrible website! Cant see the menu, order food and see whats the point? Update you page and add you menu.
We used to enjoy coming here, especially since they did up their patio a while back. We went this evening and we are furious about the rip off culture that exists today. Their prices have sky rocketed and the food has definitely dropped in standard. The price of a pint?!!!!! Wow. Add taxes and a tip and youre not getting any change from $15. $20 if you order a Stella. Were done! Wont be back.
The food is just fresh and made from scratch. Everything Ive had was just so good
Me and my brothers brought my mom to obriens for mothers day today, it was her choice to go there because we had a great experience the last time dining there. This time was a different story, it took almost 1 hour to get our food with not one visit from the waitress and i had to ask where our food was at before they decided to get it ready. When we eventually got our food, the fries were cold and the sandwiches we got were not as advertised. I really liked this restaurant that has a great atmosphere and good food, i just hope it goes back to the way it was as far as service. Having worked in the restaurant industry, i know things get busy and backed up but checking up on the tables goes a long way for me.
Great food, first time there will be back check out more item menu, soup of the day was great, looking forward taste more
I am not sure if they were having an off day or under staffed etc. but we were excited to try this place based on reviews and pictures we were very disappointed with the service and the food wasn t anything special. There was only one server on Mother s Day??? and he kept making simple mistakes, combined our table with some other families so our food came out at different times, never followed up on the meal, food took over an hour to come out. Service was absolutely terrible and the food wasn t worth the wait in my opinion. I ordered the brisket Mac and cheese and there was no sauce in the Mac and cheese so just plain noodles with overly bbq sauced brisket. The pictures looked way better than what we actually got. Will not be returning.
Real expensive for what it is. $40+ for 2 beers and an appetizer
Had the brisket nachos! Its massive and you wont be hungry after eating it! Delicious!
Love this place but their Beer prices are Way to high. So for that reason I doubt Ill be going back . $12 for a beer really !!! Food
I had been driving by this place for a while and a friend and I finally decided to try it out. The food was great. Big portions and very tasty. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and quick. Ill definitely eat here again. Food
Fish was a little too greasy and chips were not hot. They did give me hot fries
I would like to give a big thank you to Kristen tonight, we had a baby shower there with 17 ppl and she took very good care of us the food arrived all together she helped with anything we needed made our experience so much easier thanks again
Hands down the best food Ive had in awhile. Amazingly generous portions. Incredible, funny, laid-back server. Fast service, great drinks, awesome atmosphere.
Wings are great. Live music for the win
Great service, nice atmosphere and delicious food. Glad we stopped by.
Really tasty food but very slow service.
Atmosphere is great. Live music from County Picker was a really nice touch. Food was hit and miss. My partners Reuban sandwich could compete with Montreals best. Her side salad was decent too. My Beef Dip was very average. Meat was tough and chewy, either they need to cook it less or slice it thinner. The fries were also very soft/mushy/soggy with no crisp to be found. I would definitely come back for drinks and live music, maybe try some apps, but not sure I would step up to the mains/chicken/ribs as the flavours are fine and classic but the culinary touch is missing.
Chicken Alfredo
Loved the fish and chips. The breading was super crispy and light. Good size if fish filet. Great beer.
First time being to OBriens and honestly, considering the cost of things these days, the price was so affordable and the food was great!
Wow this place impressed me. Great decor, great food, fair pricing. Very cool place to bring my son, he loved the motorcycle in the front. We had pizza and the memphis chicken burger. A+++
I was very disappointed in the meal today. I have eaten here before and quite enjoyed everything, but today I ordered the Tuna Salad and although there was plenty of well seared tuna, the rest of it was 98% kale (not mentioned in the details or I wouldnt have ordered it) and came with no dressing. I asked for dressing and after a while, the busy waitress brought it to me. With the huge amount of kale and small amount of vermicelli rice noodles, few red pepper and few onions, it was still disappointing. The tuna was excellent though. My companions side salad had no dressing either, but his chicken sandwich was very good.
:) realy great black bean veggie burgers and sweet potato fries ..;)))
Very friendly staff and good, consistent food. Vegetarian options: Wish there were more vegetarian options Food : 4/5 |
Best fish n chips I ever had!! Brisket mac n cheese was amazing as well. Cheap drinks, great look and atmosphere. Will be coming again for sure!
Great atmosphere, awesome food, and amazing service. Nothing to complain about at this place. They have some really good and unique burger and sandwiche options. Definitely need to come back and try more of them. Parking: Small parking lot fills up quickly and is narrow and difficult to turn around in. There is free street parking available on some of the nearby side streets if you dont mind walking a couple minutes
Service and atmosphere pretty average but the food was really good. Brisket poutine was delish !
Wonderful food Wonder service..
Friends & I always come here when in the area, food is amazing & great service
We were very excited to O Briens and had really high hopes! First time going, live about a 5 minute walk from the restaurant and was hoping it can be me and my partner go to spot when we want a quick close night out. We were seated really quickly, restaurant looked great and it didn t look busy at all, around 8pm. We placed our orders, but only to be told at 9pm about 45 min later from ordering that our waitress didn t place our order. We were told that the systems were down and ours didn t work, we just didn t understand how everyone else wasn t affected and our waitress visible saw us many of times just waiting and serving the other tables. So around 9pm they placed our order but we asked for it to go because they were cleaning up and it felt uncomfortable staying while eating. Sadly when we got our food they did also get it slightly wrong. Food tasted great but we were disappointed with the service and left with disappointment. We are hoping to try this spot again and hopefully it will be great.
Atmosphere was excellent, service was welcoming, good at what they do, and quick. Food was delicious. We plan to be back.
Great spot, friendly staff, highly recommended!
My family and I have been here twice now. The first time we came here was great! The second time however was NOT the same. We were a group of 7 and six of us were extremely unhappy with the quality of the food. I found a hair in my food, my sisters beans that came with her meal tasted expired, my moms food was cold, the salmon was very fishy and the macaroni was extremely greasy. Oh and our food came an hour after ordering.
Staff was great, Service excellent. Gravy for the fries great. Fish & Chips great. Portions were good. Steak was cooked well. Only small complaint, need a better cut of meat, bit too much fat. Ill definitely go back to try other things.
The food was absolutely amazing. I have to say I had my reservations for a roadhouse but wow! I would eat here anytime. Service was great and the place is appropriately decorated with nice homey feeling.
Great food, reasonable prices; service was excellent. there was a cold draft from outside, so i recommend a seat away from the window on cold Winter days. Food
Walked in to this fine establishment I was not greeted at the door. Sat down waited an hour to get my « burger » that was a grilled cheese as my bun. I didn t get a glass for an hour for water.
Food was decent, staff was good. Its a four star because we waited a while for our food and they lost our reservation.
Excellent place to eat and meet! We ate dinner at 7pm on Sunday. Our server was fun and attentive. Portion size is excellent.
Great place, good food. Not enough servers. I recommend. Food
Best pizza Ive ever had. Everything else Ive tried was also excellent, but Ill keep going back for that chicken pesto pizza for sure!
Place was okay. Couple things I noticed were off like my utensils were dirty. Pretty sure the waitress brought me diet pepsi instead of pepsi(not that big of a deal). Noticed the ice they were using for peoples drinks was in a big plastic bucket out on the bar stool for anyone to reach in it. That kind of grossed me out a bit. Im sure there was a reason for it but I didnt like how it was within reaching distance of anyone walking by. The food however was really good. We all ordered different things and enjoyed what we got. Portions were nicely sized as well. We also had to wait a bit before we were seated and it wasnt busy. Then the girl who sat us didnt seem very friendly.
Ive been driving past this place for months hoping to have time to stop in one day. Usually when the parking lot is full of cars, one believes the food must be good. A friend joined me yesterday to check it out. I was so hungry I forgot to take pics of my rueben/Montreal smoked beef on rye & her Clubhouse. definitely good pub fare. I just finished my other half sandwich now. Prices were reasonable for size of plate. 16-17$ which incl side choice (fries, garlic mash, house or kale salad). Choice of various beers- draft, craft & other alcohol/non-alcoholic drink choices. Ps: As you walk in, you see a stacked wall of potato bags, so one sees they use fresh potatoes. The atmosphere inside is well-circulated air; also an outdoor covered patio space which we didnt enter. Parking: Since we went around 3pm, the other businesses in back are still using their parking. After neighbor businesses close,5pm+ one might find parking closer to entrance. I just had hip surgery/mobility challenged but we were lucky to find a spot close to front door. Wheelchair accessibility: There are no undue barriers to entering the restaurant.
Food is excellent. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
This is a great place. Delicious food, great and fresh drinks, very nice servers and a nice vibe. The prices are very reasonable. To die for: Try the fish&chips and the spicy chicken wraps. Definitely going back there again.
Stopped here as its the highest rated resto close to Science museum and menu was big. Kid friendly, kid menu exists but is not written on the menu. Son got grilled cheese with fries which was generous, he liked it. I got sliders with fries - pretty good. Bacon jam is the best part! Patty itself slightly overcooked but still delicious and juicy. Fries very good. Hubs got fish tacos which he enjoyed a lot. Feels very old school inside. On the clean side but borderline. Has a big terrasse in front but it was too cold and rainy that day. Its on a busy road so not the best view. Would definitely recommend a stop here. Lots of beer options on tap.
Went here on a Sunday right after Canada Day. Everything we ordered was good. I had the seared tuna salad which was one of the better Ive eaten. Everything else our table ordered was great, especially the pizza. However at least 30% of the menu was sold out or not available. They missed their Saturday grocery delivery as it fell on a holiday? (Canada Day) Most of the waitstaff handled it well but a few were quick to blame others within restaurant for this oversight... shouldnt do this infront of patrons. Overall the service felt chaotic and unorganized, mostly due to the food shortage.. My old fashioned was a little over sweet towards the end, I think not all the sugar was dissolved when it was served.
Sports Bar type eatery. Interesting menu... Food is fresh and tasty. Service was good. The interior is somewhat dated and the banquettes are worn but functional.
Excellent club sandwich
This was my first visit and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Ordered the chicken club and a pint of Peroni on the patio. The club was quite delicious! Had great service and it wasnt overly packed. Certainly a place to be visited again.
The food was great...
The atmosphere was great. I highly enjoyed the Mac n cheese with a brisket. My partner and I found the burger to be a little to be a bit bland.
Been here for lunch a few times. The food is excellent, atmosphere and service top notch as well. Everything tried has been great! Will return. Parking: No issues. Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. Kids portion of Mac and cheese is delicious.
a very different place under new management??? Quinoa salad is amazing. VERY healthy, and satisfying. The brisket Mac n cheese is apparently ridiculously delicious and decadent. Service is fantastic with specials most nights. They are known for their club house sandwich as well. #localguide
We ve been long time customers wanting to test the new menu. Sorry to say, it falls far short of the much needed improvement. I tried the hot dog dish and was very disappointed. The pickles should be sliced, the onions sautéed, and there was only a tiny bit of mustard. No shredded cabbage, ketchup, etc. Will come back because of the friendly staff but the food definitely needs improvements.
very very good
Great service, good food. Im happy I tried to restaurant I will definitely return
What happened to this place? I went shortly after they opened a few years ago and I was blown away on how good it was. Unfortunately its been increasingly worse ever since. I went last week, we were brought to a table that clearly hadnt been wiped down. Our drinking glasses had lipstick on the outside, the side plates werent clean. We had to send back our drinks cause they were really watered down, our wings had sauces that barely had any flavour and then there were the nachos. We got the brisket cause we loved them the first time we. This time, the brisket was REALLY dry, cold, barely any sauce, and the cheese was non existent. I will say the service was good.
I visited the Obrien Roundhouse a few weeks ago and I was shocked that the experience was lower than average. The service and ambience at lunchtime were okay but the food was horrible for the value. We spent over two hours waiting for our food! We all ordered fish tacos on the lunch special and they were very disappointing. Additionally, we had a vegan in our group and they said they did not have the quinoa bowl which the only other option was a salad. The tacos were spicy and there was very little fish. My colleague even joked if they left the fish in the sea. Another disappointment was the bacon in the tacos, which was not mentioned on menu- luckily they gave us another order to compensate. Never go at lunchtime and never order the lunch special- serious disappointment! Would try a different dish and visit at a different time.
Don t order pizza. They served me an oven pizza. I know 100% it s an oven pizza by the crust and because I buy that exact pizza for my home.
My husband and I have been going to O briens for a few years. The servers always go above and beyond to make sure you are happy. Yan is very efficient, friendly and provides quality service. Ive so far not been disappointed with the food. The club sandwich, ahi tuna salad & burgers are tasty. If youre looking for a place with good food, atmosphere, service and has from time to time live music, go to Obriens. They also have a beautiful patio.
Ordered a small Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken to go. Showed up about 10-15mins after I ordered it, told them exactly when I would be there. Chicken was cold, not even a bit warm. Salad was definitely a small portion. Cost 23$! Are you kidding me!? First and last time I ll go to O Briens Roadhouse!
Great Atmosphere, the beef sliders were so cute and delicious. Would definitely go back!
Awesome club sandwich!
Stopped in as it looked nice and had good reviews. Im trying to be understanding but it just wasnt good... The server was running around and we rarely got to speak with him. No refills. Didnt ask how the food was. Staff were visibly disorganized. The food wasnt the best either. My pizza was burned so our meals came out at different times. The chicken was dry. Atmosphere was nice with screens showing sports games. If youre going just for a drink or two then maybe it will be fine. Probably wont be back. Theres plenty of restaurants around that can provide better service/food.
Amazing little neighbourhood joint with yummy roadhouse/ pub style food. Super reasonable pricing and they have great craft beers available. We had a Dominion City Sunsplit with our dinner!
$20 gets you poutine - a large pasta bowl filled with what seems to be twice-fried yam(?) fries made with canola oil. Authentic cheese curds were very tasty, albeit a little salty. Melted nicely. The gravy was good but nothing to write home about. Overall the dish was salty and delicious. My main issue was the service -- our waitress didnt write down our order and forgot a plate of nachos wed wanted to try. Wait was a little long for the entrees but Id say it was worth it. 3/5 clear your afternoon schedule, but the food is worth the wait. Parking: Not many spots but definitely usable.
Visiting from Vancouver, (and originally from Ottawa!), this was absolutely my favourite place I ve eaten so far! Delicious fish tacos (eating the leftovers currently,) and amazing chip-truck-style fries. The whole family loved everything and we ll definitely be back! (Review above was dictated to me by my mom - I recommend the Brisket Mac & Cheese.)
Best patio outside of downtown. 8 ceiling fans outside on the patio, 6 TVs with sound (patio), lots of seating choices (patio), fireplace tables, cannot say enough. A favorite place for every mood. Justin, our server was exceptional, seek his area out, definitely. Food, drink choices and prices, very reasonable and worth it given the patio and inside atmosphere. Now on our regular circuit. Delicious food too (brisket nachos)!
Took my family out for dinner. Took 30 mins to order appetizers and my husband had to tell the waiter we ate all the appetizers and we would like to order food, That took another 30 mins. After eating to took almost an hour to get out togo containers and our bill. The wait staff complained they where busy but the place was very empty.
Great patio! Parking is easy and free. Good variety of food and drink. We had brisket nachos, really good and lots of meat and cheese! We would get it again. Shout out to our server Justin! Very friendly and attentive.
Very poor service maybe short staffed maybe tell people short staffed will be a wait Food was okay..thought prices a little high I called and asked if wheelchair accessible was told yes..but not able to dine inside as all pub style tables and booths so wheelchair would not go under table....had to eat outside...glad it was August not November
I like this place its good food , I had the club sandwich really enjoyed it
We visit O Brien s regularly. Their food & service has always been great. However, last night (Sept 5) I had the fish & chips which is usually very good, but was not good at all. The fish was overcooked & dry. The fries were cold. It is true that we arrived at 8:30 pm and were told that the kitchen would close soon, so we ordered immediately. Also, usually the service if very good, but they were understaffed. To the owner: please note, the last three times we came the fries were cold each time and had to send back to the kitchen. Hopefully this problem can be rectified.
2 Stars is being generous. I went as a family of 5. Spent almost $200 at this place. One waiter looked at his peers and said I made what I want in tips so I am leaving! And bounced leaving them short staffed. Waited about an hour to get food after ordering
Great food, service, and manager! This is my updated review of O Brien s ( will copy my original review from 2 years ago below) This has been our go-to neighbourhood spot since they opened. There seemed to be a few hiccups when there were some management changes earlier in the summer. But we gave it another chance today and are thrilled to see that the new manager, Johnny, has done a fantastic job at making this spot as good or possibly better than it was before. The staff and food are excellent. We dined on the patio and enjoyed delicious perogies to start. They were cooked perfectly and served with ample bacon and onion and sour cream. I had my favourite Studebaker Club with garden salad. Nice big portion and perfectly toasted bread and yummy chicken and avocado. My husband had the Nashville style chicken sandwich with fries and it was awesome. Fries are fabulous! Our server was attentive, friendly and professional. Congrats to the new team at O Brien s! We will continue to dine on your beautiful patio and in the restaurant. So pleased. 10 out of 10! My review from July 2021: So happy to share my great experience! It exceeded my expectations. My husband and I had been looking forward to trying OBriens on Industrial Avenue since last March before the pandemic began and today was our first visit. We were so pleased with the ambience and comfortable patio furniture to begin and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. There was a bike rack right at the entrance for us but also a nice parking lot if we choose to bring our car. The beer list was very ample and the our drafts arrived cold and fresh! We ordered a lb of hot wings which arrived meaty and fall off the bone and the sauce was perfectly hot and tangy and right for my taste. We then split a Club sandwich with a side of coleslaw which came on a butter toasted bread with a side of yummy coleslaw and awesome handcut fries. I loved those fries! We also ordered two pizzas to take home (a pesto chicken and a meat lovers) which were both fantastic. Tasty sauce and ample toppings with a great crust. We thought the service and our server in particular was excellent.! She was very friendly and accommodating and got everything right. There was live music which made for a fun and toe-tapping time but also very relaxing and enjoyable patio experience. We look forward to going back and I highly recommend this location!
Love this place. Friendly service, great value. Very comfortable here.
Amazing spot!!
No complaints at all. Thanks!!
Great food
A very enjoyable setting.
Dietary restrictions: Minimal gluten free options Food
Didn t have anything to eat, so I will rate food based off of plates I seen. Atmosphere is chilled. Came for drinks and it was a great time. Our table was a little dirty but I m sure if I asked to have it cleansed it would not have been a problem.
We went there on a Saturday evening and it was really busy. We were warned about a pretty long wait for food as the kitchen was backed up. Not in a hurry, we had a drink while waiting. Food was worth the wait. I really appreciated the warning and the staff were attentive throughout. Really enjoyed the evening, the food and the service!
First time here and will definitely be back. Our server was very friendly, food came quickly and it was really good. Sliders were juicy and the steak was tender. Note that BBQ ribs are only served at night.
Love the BBQ and great beers on tap at 2 visits so far. The patio is nice enough but traffic on industrial is pretty noisy and close.
Went in for lunch on Saturday. It s Tuesday and I am still waiting for my food. Don t go if you are in a hurry.
Food was great, the brisket was delicious . Servers were friendly and the manager was floating to make sure guests were all happy which always makes you feel special. The live entertainment was a real pleasant surprise, Im told there will be live entertainment every Friday night. Cant wait to go back
Some best meal Ive had have been here.
I was there for a group lunch last week. It took nearly 20 minutes to order a drink. Then it took 15 minutes to get my beer. We ordered food and it rook so long some oeople had to go back to work. The food was good as it usually is. But the whole lunch took nearly 2 hours. Way to long for a lunch in my opinion. Maybe it was a bad day but a review is a review.
Ive been debating writing this post, on one hand I enjoyed my time there. Unfortunately a mistake was made and people on my table noticed a hair. I understand that mistakes happen, but it is very difficult for me to judge the food in either aspect when a situation like that occurs. I may give them another try in the future.
Kid-friendliness: Ive visited a few times during off peak hours, and theyve been very accommodating. Food
Great food, great service (offre actif impeccable), great live music (at least the day I went). I was impressed, wouldve stayed longer if I didnt have to be somewhere that day. Parking was full so I parked across the street without issue.
Loved it. Homestyle food. Great vibe.
Cool atmosphere with lots of exposed lumber. Went on a Thursday and enjoyed the taco special
First time I went there couldn t eat the wings it was either stale meat or the fryer oil had not been changed. 2nd visit had a sandwich that did taste better but can t get the wings out of my mind.
We booked a reservation for 10 people a week in advance. When we got there, our orders were taken quickly, and the drinks were brought out promptly. It was 1.5 hours later before we got our food and they forgot an order. Its a cool looking place and the food was quite good! But who has two hours to spend at a restaurant?
Fantastic
The evening was fantastic! The food was very delicious! Tanya our server was the best, Loved the live Music! Thank you
Place and food are GREAT!! Unfortunately for the poor 2 staff only in the dining room service was slow. They were wonderful but knowing they had a large group coming, management should have prepared for that. Saw a manager when we arrived but did not see him anytime thereafter. Knowing they were very busy youd think hed have been more visible and helpful. Would still definitely return!
Our waitress was fantastic and the food was Amazing
Friendly, personable, quick, polite and accommodating!
Was my first time here for lunch with co-workers . I had the sliders and French fries. Very tasty and the best fries Ive had in a long time. I Look forward to returning. We were a large group and the waitress did great.
I love Nashville Hot Chicken and this is the best version I have had outside of Nashville. Large portions, good prices, and excellent service. Handy and good location to shop at the Train yards.