Grounded Kitchen - Carling

4.8

100 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Since 2010, Grounded's focus has been on serving great food. Our made-from-scratch philosophy & hands-on approach is evident in everything we do. We specialize in gastro-pub fare, BBQ, third-wave coffee, and delicious cocktails. Grounded’s new location at 1545 Carling, embodies everything the Grounded brand has come to represent. Grounded Carling disrupts typical expectations, described as a "hidden gem" with an innovative approach by blending automation with the human element of customer service.

Grounded's space is edgy & creative. The one-of-a-kind dining room features a mix of glass, steel and concrete, an abundance of colorful lighting, and large art pieces from talented local artists. There is a beautiful, lush patio and an abundance of free (validated) parking.

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Location
1545 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P9
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Bistro, Cafe Dining
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 08:30–16:00 Thu, Fri 08:30–21:00 Sat 09:00–15:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 100 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Ottawa
Best Ambience
Ottawa
Best Value
Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Best Ambience
Ottawa
Best Value
Ottawa
Great for brunch

Review summary

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Grounded Kitchen - Carling delights with "delicious food" and "friendly staff." This hidden gem offers a "great vibe" and caters to dietary preferences. Guests rave about brunch, "amazing happy hour," and unique menu items like the "smash burger" and "croissant French toast." Parking is validated, enhancing the overall experience.

100 Reviews

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James
Toronto9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of coolest places in Ottawa to eat. Great meals and phenomenal service
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LYNN
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Grounded is a funky restaurant located in a high rise business tower on the edge of Carling Avenue near Kirkwood. It is well laid out, seating comfortable and you order through a QR code which was a first for our table. It was easily managed but am sure if we needed a hardcopy menu one would be available. Food was delicious and a nice selection. We found the music too loud unfortunately - not too loud that one could not converse but once some hearing loss enters the picture all music is too loud. So not a minus at the restaurant. We all agreed we would come back for the food, service and ambience.
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Jeff VIP
Ottawa17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always. Food was excellent and the team is always a joy.
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CarolynB
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a nice dinner at Grounded Kitchen. The service was great, the owner spent time with us to make us feel welcome and the food was the chef's kiss. We had the smash burger and the chicken burger and both were scrumptious. I'd write home about the fries if I wasn't more than 5 KM away. We'll definitely be back.
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Amanda
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience at Grounded Kitchen! The food was absolutely delicious, the staff is attentive and friendly. The music and wall art really add to the vibe. Highly recommend!
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Anna
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure to come here. The owner and all staff are super friendly. We love coming for brunch or dinner. The food is fantastic!
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Emma
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I don’t love the experience of ordering my food through my phone while at a restaurant. It feels a little impersonal. Other than that it was great! The food was excellent, the service was good.
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Brianne
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service and an overall fun experience!
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Alexis
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch and this place does not disappoint! 10/10 will definitely plan to go again. The staff was super friendly.
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Elise
Ottawa7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, nice artwork, very casual spot so great for lunch! We will return!
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Grounded Kitchen - Carling is rated 4.8 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

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1545 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8P9

Additional information

Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Bistro, Cafe Dining
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 08:30–16:00 Thu, Fri 08:30–21:00 Sat 09:00–15:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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