Al’s Steakhouse - Ottawa, Ontario

Very Disappointing Experience I visited this steakhouse to celebrate my girlfriend's graduation, expecting a memorable evening. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of our expectations. We both ordered the New York Strip, requesting it to be cooked medium rare, along with two appetizers that were okay.. Upon receiving our steaks, it became ... apparent after a few bites that they were significantly undercooked. Additionally, my steak had a burnt exterior, resulting in an unpleasant charred taste. I chose not to address this issue at the moment to maintain the celebratory mood of the evening. My disappointment stems from my expectations as we chose a place at this price point hoping to avoid such interactions. I hope in the future, more attention to detail can be made in the preparations of the food so others can enjoy an experience they would want to have again. Read more

The food is amazing. This is pricey, but you get what you pay for. The ribeye melted in my mouth. The black truffle mushroom bread was an amazing surprise. The server was very friendly. She only missed on star because it took a while for her to get back to ... us, and I asked for a Ceasars salad and got a regular, my friend asked for a lobster tail and never got one 🦞. But we were so stuffed with awesome food, that none of that mattered. I'll call it an off night for the waitress because she was very nice and awesome on every other level. Read more

Went to Al's for the first time in many years (I don't live in Ottawa anymore) with a work group. They managed the large group really well, our server was very attentive and the food was absolutely excellent! I had the steak and goat cheese salad and crème brulée for ... dessert. Read more

Food: 1 Stars Service: 1 Stars Ambience: 1 Stars Value: 1 Stars Overall: 1 Stars During a visit to Ottawa, my partner and I decided to try Al's Steakhouse on Elgin Street, enticed by its reputedly stellar culinary offerings. As someone who appreciates fine dining, I had high expectations, but regrettably, our experience fell ... notably short of anticipated standards. Firstly, the main attraction—steak—was underwhelming. The meat lacked the juiciness and flavour depth one would expect from a high-end steakhouse. Also the vegetable was still raw. Additionally, we tried the Lobster linguine pasta, which unfortunately also missed the mark, presenting a bland taste that didn't leave much to be desired. Service-wise, the experience did not improve. It was average at best, lacking the attentiveness and warmth that usually characterizes top-tier dining establishments. This aspect of our visit certainly compounded our overall disappointment. In conclusion, while Al's Steakhouse may come with high praises, our personal encounter was less than satisfactory. The food was mediocre, and the service did not elevate the experience. It's a stark contrast to the vibrant and robust flavors typically celebrated in fine dining. For potential improvements, a focus on enhancing the flavour profiles of signature dishes and elevating the service quality could perhaps align the actual experience with the restaurant's esteemed reputation. kellychan360 Read more

Been coming here since I can remember. Used to go to the bells corners location, staff know my grandmother here very well. Always an absolute treat to be here, iv taken a wide range of people. On valentines day of 2024 another place canceled our reservation without notice, and Al's ... had our back. Sat us in a nice spot on short notice and did not rush us. Love coming here, the service, the food, the atmosphere, everything is 10/10. Never a problem. Read more