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Restaurant: Al's Steakhouse Ottawa
Al's Steakhouse 4.6

Al's Steakhouse

Centretown/Downtown
$$$ & $$$$

About Us

Al's proudly offers only certified Angus beef, as well as succulent chicken dishes, seafood, and even hearty lunchtime salads, sandwiches, and filet mignons. And it's all served up by a friendly, knowledgeable staff amidst chic, contemporary decor.

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4.6 with 73 ratings on OttawaRestos

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5.0

Excellent food .View more

Jan 04, 2024
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Absolutely amazing evening out for a staff party. Thanks to our incredible host T for the amazing bottle service & the rest of the staff for keeping our glasses & bellies full, happy holidays to the Al's Steakhouse team, compliments to the kitchen staff for the amazing food.View more

Dec 21, 2023
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5.0

First time visit . Great big city atmosphere, our waitress was amazing . Had the ribeye with fresh east coast oysters. Wine list was very nice . Must try Al's old fashion ..food was 10 out of ten . Bill was 300 for the two of us but worth every penny . Keep in mind we had a bottle of very nice wine with a cocktail each . Creme Brule for dessert . Best meal I've had in a long time . Must place to eat for a special night out .View more

Dec 15, 2023
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5.0

Amazing food...great serviceView more

Dec 01, 2023
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Excellent food, great location, high quality atmosphere. P.S. The best cheesecake I've ever tried;)View more

Nov 28, 2023
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2.0

We hadn't been back at Al's Steakhouse since pre-pandemic. Atmosphere was cozy & service were great just like we remembered. Appetizers - Calamari & Zucchini were tasty & plentiful. Oddly enough is it the beef that was disappointing. We took the Green pepper steak & the pieces of beef were so small that independently of our cooking time, they were all overcooked. Especially difficult for my elderly mom could not eat the small morsels as they were too tough. At other restaurants, this dish typically comes in a savoury gravy. Sorry Al we won't be back as there are better steaks elsewhere.View more

Nov 27, 2023
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2.0

We are visiting Ottawa & I searched for a decent steak house to take my family & this place showed up. Ordered couple of steaks T-bone & New York strip, they brought the food. The New York strip was burned outside & the surface was charcoal, I complained & asked this is 80% not edible, she goes it is cooked on the grill (she thought we don't eat steak in America 😂) I ate just a portion of it where it was not full of charcoal but could not eat the most of it. My family shared their food with me & the lady comes & asks "is everything good? " I told this steak is just edible & she just took it & said I will tell my manager . At the end they charged me for a full price for that ($64 per steak) & she brought me a piece of cream (worth $2) as a a treat & apology. Living in USA & eating in many steakhouse restaurants like Morton's , this place is not worth for the money & the level of the steak is like Cracker Barrel restaurant in USA . Very disappointing.View more

Nov 24, 2023
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5.0

I first went to Al's steakhouse in 1997 with Jim who was my boyfriend at the time. He had gone there as a child with his Ottawa family, & wanted to share this spot with me. In 1998, I went for dinner again at Al's with Jim. This time we sat in a corner table at the back & it is there on that night that we got engaged! Over the years we always go back. Excellent service, scrumptious food prepared the way you want it. Personal touches with Sammy coming by the table, & before him it may have been his uncle over the years. Attention to detail, wonderful menu, contemporary vibe but also steeped in tradition make this a top spot to dine! Our favourites include the famous salad dressing, salmon with leeks, steaks, crab stuffed mushrooms & if ever you have enough room, the coconut pie is the best you'll ever taste. Just had another amazing dinner there tonight while we are in town. If I could give more ⭐️- I would!View more

Nov 18, 2023
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5.0

I've been here about 3 or 4 times now & twice in the last 2 days. I have to say, the food is delicious but tonight something else had really won me over. There was a young gentleman by the name of Alex working behind the bar who was absolutely fantastic at his craft. I had ordered a couple of cocktails & the mussels. He was attentive & personable while I sat at the bar alone. Being on a work trip you tend to get lonely & sometimes a bar tender is your only reprieve from that loneliness. He introduced himself & also asked my name (which was less of a concern for the much older bar tender the evening before.) He had this spark that you don't normally get from a younger generation anymore & I think he deserves a mention because there needs to be more of him in this industry. To clone him & keep him in that restaurant forever would do wonders for their guests (& bottom line 😉) although I'm sure he's on his way to greatness just by the vibe I had caught from him. If you're ever in the area travelling for work, he's the bartender you want working on the night you sit at the bar alone.View more

Nov 14, 2023
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4.0

Excellent dinner & service but I was dismayed to see the dessert menu listed Stella Luna gelato. Stella Luna's proprietor openly supported the convoy occupation of Ottawa in 2022 & she even went on Fox News to double down. I did not have the gelato & will not return to Al's if they continue to deal with Stella Luna, sorry.View more

Nov 04, 2023
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5.0

Phenomenal service! Delicious steaks & wine. Lives up to the reputation.View more

Nov 04, 2023
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5.0

It was a great experience. Food quality was amazing specilly the new york strip. It had a smoky taste which I loved. The bread was fresh & the server was nice. The only downside was the long waiting time for our food to be servedView more

Nov 04, 2023
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5.0

Al's was absolutely amazing & has evolved so beautifully over the years. The place was buzzing with a great energy, great hospitality greeted the moment you walk in, the cocktails were fantastic, wine selection was strong, our table of 6 ordered the tomahawk a bunch of appies & sides. Great service, great food, great atmosphere! Will definitely be back again soon!View more

Nov 03, 2023
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5.0

We visited from Thunder Bay & attended my nephews' wedding reception there last night. The staff were most attentive& professional. I can't imagine better service EVER. The food was superb & the atmosphere wonderful. THANK YOU AL'SView more

Nov 03, 2023
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4.0

Enjoyed my bday dinner. Service was excellent. Alittle Pricey but worth it. I will return.View more

Oct 31, 2023
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5.0

Excellent service & delicious food.View more

Oct 19, 2023
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This place was wonderful to go to for my Mum’s birthday. Ashley was our server & she was so accommodating—if the management sees this, give her a raise! Highly recommend the green pepper steak. Great atmosphere & would be 100% come again.View more

Oct 19, 2023
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Great service, excellent food.View more

Oct 18, 2023
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We were able to get a table during busy hours without reservations. Everything was amazing. One of the best restaurants we have gone to.View more

Oct 13, 2023
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5.0

I got the steak burger & it was beyond filling & tasted great! I am definitely going to visit next time I am in Ottawa.View more

Oct 12, 2023
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