Restaurant Closings 2019 [General]
2019 Jan 18
Flying Piggy's in South Ottawa (Bank near Heron) has closed its doors. Something about a terrible landlord. More info on their main page of their site (www.flyingpiggys.com) along with a goodbye to customers. While I've been less than impressed with the place (food and service) the last few visits, I'm sorry to see it close. It was a pretty decent place in that end of town for many years.
2019 Jan 19
Smoque Shack has been set up in some way or another at Beyond the Pale for I think the last 6 months or so
btpshop.ca/pages/menu
btpshop.ca/pages/menu
2019 Jan 19
I think they've been partnering for a while, but perhaps without a real kitchen? On December 21 BTP posted a photo of some interior construction with the caption "Work has begun on the BTP Smoque House. We are planning to have our fully functioning restaurant ready by late January. Here is week 1 update pictures. Stay tuned to social media as we reveal more about this exciting new project! Until then what would you like to see on the menu?"
2019 Feb 10
Agave is gone, replaced by Publicco, an Italian/Brooklyn theme...
Bella's is shut down (Dec 31st) but this sort of old news, the Condo company bought her out a while ago...
Hintonburger announced they will be closing as of Feb 27Th, ending with a fundraiser for autistic kids...
Dunn's in Westboro is gone...
Bella's is shut down (Dec 31st) but this sort of old news, the Condo company bought her out a while ago...
Hintonburger announced they will be closing as of Feb 27Th, ending with a fundraiser for autistic kids...
Dunn's in Westboro is gone...
2019 Feb 11
Barbarella's
will be closing for good on Friday, March 22nd. The Glue Pot and the little Indian takeaway in the same building will have to be gone before April 1st as well. Claridge Homes needs the space to put up some more condos. Urban intensification doesn't just happen, you know. We need companies like Claridge Homes to make it work. I wish them the very best of luck building on top of the new LRT.
2019 Feb 12
Hard to say whether intensification is a good thing, but on that corner i'm all for gentrification. I don't think that Barbarella's or the pub represents a loss. Those places were old and tired looking back when they were new. The Indian restau was good but there are others just as good nearby. I thought i read that Claridge was doing commercial on the ground floor of that location? Something new would be an improvement there, i think. Like, a shawarma place! Or a Subway! Or a pub, yes, we need another faux Irish/Scottish/Atlantic/chain pub!!!!
I hope Hintonburger finds a new location. We've got some solid burger in Ottawa now but they were
in before the rush, stayed quality, and i'd be sorry to see them disappear. And specifically the hand dipped pogo... that thing is glorious.
2019 Feb 14
Hintonburger made a lot of enemies with the consistently salty and often bad service.
We went one time on a Sunday night and were giving our food in take out bags at 6:30 because they were closing at 7pm.
That was the last straw for me because the time before that, the girl at the counter asked me "how many burgers" like 5 times when I tried to order my food with a group of people because she wanted me to figure out what everyone was getting and then tell her.
that's just my own personal stories... that's not to say anything about their previous financial issues from a few years ago....
We went one time on a Sunday night and were giving our food in take out bags at 6:30 because they were closing at 7pm.
That was the last straw for me because the time before that, the girl at the counter asked me "how many burgers" like 5 times when I tried to order my food with a group of people because she wanted me to figure out what everyone was getting and then tell her.
that's just my own personal stories... that's not to say anything about their previous financial issues from a few years ago....
2019 Feb 18
24,000 dollars yikes that’s a lot of money.
Hintonburger made an enemy out of
Me serving me a burger so burnt it was black. Didn’t realize it until we were back at my friends house. Never went to their new location, but I think the consensus is that prices went up and service and quality went down considerably. People never went for the atmosphere but their food used to be good. I can accept a one off mistake but many of my friends shared similar sentiments.
Hintonburger made an enemy out of
Me serving me a burger so burnt it was black. Didn’t realize it until we were back at my friends house. Never went to their new location, but I think the consensus is that prices went up and service and quality went down considerably. People never went for the atmosphere but their food used to be good. I can accept a one off mistake but many of my friends shared similar sentiments.
2019 Mar 13
Peter Hum has an article on their closure ottawacitizen.com
I'm just bummed I didn't know about it, gives me a bad feeling that I never got to try it (although not too late).
I'm just bummed I didn't know about it, gives me a bad feeling that I never got to try it (although not too late).
2019 Apr 3
Thanks for the updates, EnglishFoodie, the Dunn's and Truc news is maybe good (though I liked the Eastern-European(?)/Asian husband/wife duo at Truc), diners are in short supply in the neighbourhood (ESD doesn't count, Capital Diner is...not great, which leaves Bramasole; hopefully the new joint isn't along the lines of Wilf & Ada's and has a bit more of a greasy spoon vibe -- I don't mind downtown prices and decor, just give me an dinner omelette option please), and other than Oriental House there's not a lot of Chinese in Centretown/downtown. Not a big fan of the Waverly but I'm curious to see what they bring.
I'm not positive this is a closure yet, but the last few Saturdays I've tried to get take-out supper from Horn of Africa on Rideau they were closed. No one answering the phones, doors locked. Porch fairy lights and the sign were still lit, though. A shame, their yemesir wat was excellent.
I'm not positive this is a closure yet, but the last few Saturdays I've tried to get take-out supper from Horn of Africa on Rideau they were closed. No one answering the phones, doors locked. Porch fairy lights and the sign were still lit, though. A shame, their yemesir wat was excellent.
2019 Apr 10
Market Organics will be closing on April 30th: www.facebook.com
I'm not really surprised. Since Rainbow Foods bought the store in 2016 I noticed less local foods, less stock in general, and a high staff turn over.
I'm not really surprised. Since Rainbow Foods bought the store in 2016 I noticed less local foods, less stock in general, and a high staff turn over.
2019 May 9
If you are looking for some "diner-type food", try the civic hospital cafeteria.
Until 10am they have a breakfast with hash browns they cook on a flat top grill and they are made with potato and onion and some kind of spices and they just keep on cooking them until they are crisp.
I think it is around $2.50 for just a side of hash browns and portion is quite big.
-there is a all day breakfast, but no hash browns after 10am.
-the breakfast sandwich they make is good too.
At lunch they have made from scratch pizza and there is always a whole wheat vegetarian kind.
At lunch there is also some kind of asian stir fry dish every day and they have some kind of fish dish and chicken all the time.
Cafeteria is open weekdays till 6pm and closed weekends.
Until 10am they have a breakfast with hash browns they cook on a flat top grill and they are made with potato and onion and some kind of spices and they just keep on cooking them until they are crisp.
I think it is around $2.50 for just a side of hash browns and portion is quite big.
-there is a all day breakfast, but no hash browns after 10am.
-the breakfast sandwich they make is good too.
At lunch they have made from scratch pizza and there is always a whole wheat vegetarian kind.
At lunch there is also some kind of asian stir fry dish every day and they have some kind of fish dish and chicken all the time.
Cafeteria is open weekdays till 6pm and closed weekends.
2019 May 14
I see nothing wrong with reviewing the Civic Hospital's cafeteria. If you have not had occasion to spend time in there while someone is a patient there, count yourself lucky. If you have, or will be, it is good to know the food there is good. That review sure beats a lot of the inane posts I have seen on other topics.
2019 May 14
Yes not sure how it ended up here in this thread but when I saw that review I was dead set and determined to go check it out. Which is more than I can say for 99% of the reviews on here. I think folks need to go check the FAQ again.
On a similar note the little tuck shop cafeteria in the former Corel building at 1600 Carling is one I've been meaning to mention for quite some time - some pretty fantastic lunches coming out of there on a regular basic for reasonable prices. Primarily Asian food - if you are unlucky you'll show up your first time on hamburger day which is maybe once every 2nd week. Aside from that it is all really fantastic Asian food, all the time.
On a similar note the little tuck shop cafeteria in the former Corel building at 1600 Carling is one I've been meaning to mention for quite some time - some pretty fantastic lunches coming out of there on a regular basic for reasonable prices. Primarily Asian food - if you are unlucky you'll show up your first time on hamburger day which is maybe once every 2nd week. Aside from that it is all really fantastic Asian food, all the time.
2019 May 17
My favorite rendition of the Rose Bowl was back in the late 70's when they were the Rose Bowl Cavern on Carling, the interior was like a cave complete with pillars, my introduction to escargot was in that restaurant!
I wish them well & I hope they have a long & successful business on Preston...
I wish them well & I hope they have a long & successful business on Preston...
2019 May 30
Maybe it just wasn't a good idea to name a restaurant after a Mayan god that presided over human sacrifices. Did they have hearts and livers on the menu? Asking for a friend.
It's like when Mazda came out with the family sedan named the Cronos. Cronos was an ancient god famed for eating children. I just shrieked when I saw the end of the ad and all the kids piling into the back.
Think. Research. Think again. Then, ask me.
It's like when Mazda came out with the family sedan named the Cronos. Cronos was an ancient god famed for eating children. I just shrieked when I saw the end of the ad and all the kids piling into the back.
Think. Research. Think again. Then, ask me.
2019 Jun 2
Alice is opening on Adeline St. Major renos have been going on, but their Instagram posts make it seem it is getting close.
Vegetable focused 8 course tasting menu restaurant by Chef Briana Kim
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Vegetable focused 8 course tasting menu restaurant by Chef Briana Kim
www.facebook.com
2019 Jun 3
Sutherland claims that it is just closed for a couple of weeks (for renos?).
From the Facebook site :
You may have already heard, but we are currently C L O S E D❕
We have got a lot of changes happening behind the scenes. However, at our return, you will still find our lovely staff, awesome management, delicious food and exuberant cocktails remaining. We are just taking some time to settle into bigger and better things.
But, we know you guys really want to hang out with us (and we want to hang out with you too!) 💛 So, we are working hard to make this break of ours as short ⏱ as possible.
From the Facebook site :
You may have already heard, but we are currently C L O S E D❕
We have got a lot of changes happening behind the scenes. However, at our return, you will still find our lovely staff, awesome management, delicious food and exuberant cocktails remaining. We are just taking some time to settle into bigger and better things.
But, we know you guys really want to hang out with us (and we want to hang out with you too!) 💛 So, we are working hard to make this break of ours as short ⏱ as possible.
2019 Jul 4
...wow, that was like this ugly immortal institution everyone had to drink at at least once. Not surprised it's going, the location is too tempting for development, but even so, it's hard to picture that intersection with anything else.
...even if almost 'anything else' can only be an improvement...
...even if almost 'anything else' can only be an improvement...
2019 Jul 4
I've been going to James St to watch soccer for years, the soccer regulars were like a second group of friends randomly put together.
Food was never special but never terrible either, service was great, nice patio, I'm really going to miss this place when it shuts down.
Osolomeal, James St is owned by the Heart and Crown people who also own the property and a construction company, last I heard they were going to keep the right to reopen on the ground floor if it was feasible, but I am not sure what they intend to build.
Food was never special but never terrible either, service was great, nice patio, I'm really going to miss this place when it shuts down.
Osolomeal, James St is owned by the Heart and Crown people who also own the property and a construction company, last I heard they were going to keep the right to reopen on the ground floor if it was feasible, but I am not sure what they intend to build.
2019 Aug 16
Arrow and Loon is closing at the end of August, I guess this is old news.
ottawajazzscene.ca
Article mentions they might look for a new location.
ottawajazzscene.ca
Article mentions they might look for a new location.
2019 Aug 19
Apparently the retail strip actually on Bank will stay.
Under plans submitted to the city and now up for public comment, the commercial strip along Bank Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues (home to Von’s restaurant at one end and Pure Gelato at the other) stays intact but everything behind it goes.
ottawacitizen.com
Under plans submitted to the city and now up for public comment, the commercial strip along Bank Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues (home to Von’s restaurant at one end and Pure Gelato at the other) stays intact but everything behind it goes.
ottawacitizen.com
2019 Sep 6
Yeah, well ... it's on Elgin. No matter what Mayor Jimbo says, everything on Elgin is a disaster.
"Come on by and help to support local business."
I'd love to, but it is impossible to make your way on the street and extremely difficult to find parking or a bus that might come even close to where you might want to go.
If you're an ice cream shop that hasn't made their money during the summer, you're going to go under.
"Come on by and help to support local business."
I'd love to, but it is impossible to make your way on the street and extremely difficult to find parking or a bus that might come even close to where you might want to go.
If you're an ice cream shop that hasn't made their money during the summer, you're going to go under.
2019 Sep 6
AGreed. If they wanted (read: gave a crap about trying) to salvage Elgin, they should have done the work in halves or some other version that preserved access. Not my area of expertise, there are probably solid reasons why it goes the way it does, but i doubt that comforts the business owners.
2019 Sep 9
Surprised about Beer Brothers closing... They seemed quite steady whenever I walked by. I did notice this weekend that their patio was completely removed and they had their blinds shut. I found that very odd. That explains it now...
That said, there's definitely been a lot of restaurant closings in the Byward Market recently i.e. Sweet Jesus, Wasabi, Asian Alley, Beer Brothers, Le Mien, Vittoria Trattoria. The latter two being more temporary forced closings due to the unfortunate fire.
That said, there's definitely been a lot of restaurant closings in the Byward Market recently i.e. Sweet Jesus, Wasabi, Asian Alley, Beer Brothers, Le Mien, Vittoria Trattoria. The latter two being more temporary forced closings due to the unfortunate fire.
2019 Sep 11
James C. I haven't been into the World Exchange Plaza lately but I sure hope the Soup Guy resto is still there. I will be so sad if it is closed...
OSoloMeal I didn't realize the Glebe resto was a test place. I would often stop in on my way to the Redblacks games or movies at the Mayfair. A warm bowl of soup for supper during the winter months really hit the spot.
OSoloMeal I didn't realize the Glebe resto was a test place. I would often stop in on my way to the Redblacks games or movies at the Mayfair. A warm bowl of soup for supper during the winter months really hit the spot.
2019 Sep 11
On another note James Street Pub is having a closing party this Saturday. If anyone would like to go before their doors close for good more details are here: m.facebook.com/jamesstreetpub
2019 Sep 12
Re Soup Guy Test Place... keeping in mind my hearsay qualifier, it was a short term lease from the start, to see if people would go outside of the World Exchange food court counter. Not a major investment in lease, equipment, etc. Suspect if they did massive dollars there the story would be different.
2019 Sep 23
Sounds like the Waverley East/Dunn's Express in Orleans is closed - For Lease sign up in the window. No tears shed over that one, quality was good when they first opened but went way downhill in a very short period of time. Our last charcuterie plate there was definitely deli meat from the Sobey's next door...
2019 Sep 24
Speaking of artisanal toast, a friend with Portuguese roots visited Art-Is-In bakery a few years ago and was horrified to discover that they would not to sell him a slice of bread with a little butter. Quite reasonably, he had heard the bread was very good and he wanted to experience it without purchasing an entire loaf.
On a visit earlier this year I saw that they were offering bread/toast by the slice. Nice to see progress on the art-is-inal toast front!
On a visit earlier this year I saw that they were offering bread/toast by the slice. Nice to see progress on the art-is-inal toast front!
2019 Sep 26
Breakfast is getting really confusing. I can get my toast at Art-Is-In now, then I have to travel to Oat Couture to get my bowl of oatmeal ... what we need now is a place that just serves soft-boiled eggs. Hit the Bridgehead for my coffee and I'm ready to sit down in a carefully manicured animal-slave free park and eat.
I'd suggest a store that only serves bacon, but that would work just about anywhere.
I'd suggest a store that only serves bacon, but that would work just about anywhere.
Pasta lover