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The G.O.A.T. Burger and Fries - The Bridge Public House, Ottawa, ON

The Bridge Public House

4.1
4.1
25 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
We are an iconic destination housed on the banks of the Rideau River in a green space setting at
1 Donald St., where the Adawe Crossing spans the Rideau River. A walking, cycling path
meanders outside our doors, and we are an access point for the Rideau Winter Trail. Since 2017
Rideau Sports Centre and The Bridge Public House have been open to the public offering tennis
and a variety of sport activities on the location of the former Rideau Tennis Club, which operated
for over 100 years. At The Bridge we offer great tasting food cooked from scratch and warm,
friendly service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Sat 14:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (613) 741-9219
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Vanier
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

24 Reviews
  1. Donald

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good spot for a casual hangout. The food is a bit overpriced unfortunately.

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  2. William

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Bridge is a handy place to grab a bite to eat while out for a walk, after tennis, or just for a pleasant meal with friends. Service is always good, and servers are friendly. The atmosphere is relaxing and everyone has a good time. There are often new items added to the menu, and old favourites like fish and chips.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, location! We go there regularly and are never disappointed.

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  4. Kim

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for a team lunch and needed to be gone by 1pm. The server did his best to accommodate and was very friendly.

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  5. Jeff

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    So tasty, unreal burgers but make sure you have time as service is very pleasant but a little slow.

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  6. Sue

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    No where near as good as it used to be. Only had Ontario wines available. Cobb salad had too much dressing. Husbands pasta was just so/so.

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  7. Mimi

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the restaurant as we live close by. We do not play tennis but enjoy watching players

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bartender/Server, Chris was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and beer selections. His recommendations for food were appreciated and helpful. His service was impeccable. It’s been a very long time since we received service like that. The ambiance was perfect. A fun, relaxing place to have drinks and or dinner with friends. In addition, myself and a colleague organized a retirement party at the Bridge and we were very pleased with how smoothly everything went. We had it outside on the upper deck. It was beautifully decorated and the food and service was great! Michelle looked after us and she ensured we had a stress free fabulous party.

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  9. SusanS

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went here for Sunday Brunch, A large casual dining room, and not busy, so it was not noisy. A nice menu with Brunch and Lunch items. We all had something from the Brunch menu, which were all very good and ,nicely presented. Very good and friendly service. A nice surprise drink for the kids!

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  10. LindaB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect at all level. The waiter and manager are both amazing.

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FAQs

The Bridge Public House is rated 4.1 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Bridge Public House

1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6

Additional information

  • Area
    Vanier
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Sat 14:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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