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Fraser Cafe
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
7 Springfield RoadOttawa, ON K1M
(613) 749-1444
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 11:30 am - 2 pm
Tue-Sat 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am - 2 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
15 reviews for Fraser Cafe
15 reviews in English
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Review from Absolute B.
Ottawa, ON
What a really nice fun spot. When you walk through the doors you get to see the kitchen on stage. This focal point is surrounded by a cool, relaxed atmosphere.
We were sat promptly and water was delivered. Service seemed a little bit too relaxed at first but I think it was actually just a non stiff version of attentive. We were offered drinks but just grabbed a sparkling water and ordered our apps and mains
We then waited...and waited...and waited. It was over 50 minutes for our starters. Had I not had such great company I would have spoken up...but then my wife did inquire...I guess I'm not the great company she is.
Our server said he was well aware and offered his appologies. The apps arrived shortly thereafter. My wife had the beetroot salad which she enjoyed and I had the mackerel BLT-simply amazing.
Our mains arrived in a more timely manner. My wife had the pork and ribs. She enjoyed but did not swoon over it. I had the chef's main of the day. It was a surprise, ordered blind. I had absolutely no idea what would be coming on my plate. It was lamb steak sliced and served over green beans, fingerling potatoes, and an awesome curry. I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, and frankly lamb is not my go-to meat...but this was so good...to the point that I wiped the bowl clean of the curry sauce with the remaining slice of soft delicious bread served at each table
Desserts were offered but we had had our fill...our server grabbed our cheque and apologized again for the serious delay in the food delivery. He then let us know that both our apps and drinks had been removed from the bill and we were only being charged for our mains. He said our delay was not typical and hoped we would be back. Impressive as we did not complain, nor were upset. A class move that shows the pride in the restaurant and desire to please the customer.
We will definitely be back and I know that I'll be having the steak and fries...the tables to both sides of us had it and it looked beyond good! -
Review from Coy W.
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
We had a reservation at Fraser Cafe recently and I was excited to check it out for the first time ever.
I'll start by saying our service...was a little sketchy the whole day. The place was kind of busy but not really if you know what I mean?
Huevos Rancheros on the menu? SOLD! It's one of my top 5 breakfasts with eggs and they didn't have any home made bacon to try so its automatic for me.
The Huevos Rancheros arrived and son I am disappoint. The meal was plated nice but it looked like 2 eggs on a thick slice of toast in the middle, salad on the right side, refried beans in the top left corner and salsa in the bottom left corner. There was also a very small piece of feta cheese that was right beside the beans.
The meal was alright, nothing really wrong with it but nothing stood out and honestly I was disappointed that the meal came separated. I'd compare it with getting a fully cooked pizza with my melted cheese and cooked toppings on the side. Sure it's a pizza and I could put it together but I would have wished it cooked together when it was piping hot to melt those awesome flavours together. Also toast? Really? I might have missed that on the menu but I've had places bring toast with an order of huevos in the past.
I heard great things about the donuts so our table ordered a donut to split. It was good but I think it was good because it was fresh and the toppings were pretty delicious. I'm really curious now who makes the best donut in town.
I might come back at sometime to check out the dinner service but that will be a long ways out before I come back as there are a few places that I have to end up trying first. -
Review from John B.
7/23/2011
Fraser Cafe is a nice spot. It's overrated. One of the alleged selling points is the chef's choice menus. Staff portrays this option as the product of a burst of on-the-spot creative energy. It's not. It's a series of rotating specials that, for whatever reason, the restaurant chooses not to describe as such.
The first point, then, is that you might be disappointed when you're served exactly the same meal you had four weeks ago. The second point is that you might start wondering how slavishly "seasonal" the place is. Duck with winter greens and a rhubarb compote is multi-seasonal. But no ingredient really screams out mid-July. For what it's worth, I have few complaints on the taste and presentation of this particular dish.
It's OK. The food was pretty good. The location is nice. The staff are friendly and pretty attentive. -
Review from anjali d.
Toronto, ON
1/3/2012
My favorite restaurant in Ottawa. I tried it 1.5 years ago, so I don't know if the service/quality has changed. I will say I had an amazing meal. I tried several appetizers and two main dishes and one dessert as well as sipped on a great bottle of wine.
Everything was cooked to perfection and the dishes were a bit creative. The ingredients were all top notch. The lamb sirloin was the best lamb I have ever tried.
This place rivals a lot of the good restaurants in Toronto. -
Review from Katie D.
Ottawa, ON
9/5/2011
3 1/2 stars really - this is a decent neighborhood place but nothing to write home about.
On the positive side, the restaurant itself is nice. It has a modern, sleek industrial feel and great ambiance. The service is great too. My husband enjoyed his chicken and rib entre and pasta and meat ball appetizer.
Now, for the not so positive:
I wasn't excited by the entre items on the menu. But, not wanting to take a chance on the Chef's Choice item, I went with the scallops and chickpeas. It was just ok and overpriced at $28. What is aggravating is that after receiving my entre I saw many dishes I would have loved (such as duck breast and steak) leave the kitchen, presumably as part of the Chef's Choice. I appreciate the idea of a Chef's Choice menu but it seems to be at the expense of the overall menu selection.
Another criticism is that my duck confit salad appetizer wasn't impressive. It had numerous ingredients and the flavors were confusing on the palate. Also, the confit was dry.
The beer list is good. The wine list is decent but offers few mid-priced (i.e. $30-45) options. -
Review from Nicole B.
Ottawa, ON
11/18/2010 2 photos
I love this restaurant for several reasons. First for it's proximity to my house! I haven't had such find dining so near before--and it is nice to have a restaurant in a neighbourhood-type area.
The Fraser Cafe uses seasonal and fresh ingredients in it's dishes-hence the slogan "a seasonal kitchen".
I went here for brunch-my favorite meal. My friend, who is a sommelier, ordered us kir and champagne, which is the kir poured into the flute of champagne and proved to be delicious. It was just the right time for a drink, in the early afternoon on a Sunday.
I ordered the Eggs Benedict of course, since it is hard for me to order anything else when this is available on the menu! The sauce was great, homemade (it always surprises me how many supposedly good restaurants use hollandaise sauce mixes!). The potatoes that came as a side were delicious and green salad was just the thing to top it off.
My friend and I were both full by the end, but agreed to split dessert-we had the homemade donuts. The order was huge! Even between the two of us we couldn't finish! They came with a delicious creme anglaise and coulis. The coffee was also good. -
Review from David G.
Vanier, ON
6/13/2011
Excellent service! Great food! Unfortunate to have a voluble blowhard sitting at the adjacent table. He was very loud! Recommend you reserve in advance.
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Review from Dave C.
Ottawa, ON
4/10/2011
Read the reviews had the kitchen choice for both app and main. Fan-frickn-tastic, probably one of the best meals in a long time. i had the chef's special - basically he picks what he wants to make me....hehe....he sent me curried lamb chops.....mmmmm....so good. gotta go back soon.
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Review from Catherine C.
Ottawa, ON
6/16/2011
My favourite place for brunch. Fresh, ingenious breakfast with a mimosa? Yes, please! The look is cool and fresh and the staff is friendly and clear. The chocolate chip banana bread is a must.
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Review from Nelson C.
Windsor, ON
5/20/2011
Its a robery.....almost 40 Dollars for a bloody piece of meet not well cooked with a soda and fries....INSANE...the attention is bad, and it takes a long time for your food to be ready
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Review from Brandon M.
Orléans, ON
11/2/2011
Amazing Food.... Always go with the Kitchen App and Kitchen Main if you're adventurous! Everything from duck to venison to seared tuna! Great local cuisine! Never a bad meal and I keep going back monthly!
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Review from Thomas M.
Gatineau, QC
3/30/2011
I had brunch here and it was quite excellent. People ordered a wide range of plates, going from burgers to eggs and sausage. Everybody was quite thrilled with their food. Oh, and the hot chocolate is fabulous. I highly recommend this place.
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Review from Lisa D.
Ottawa, ON
Updated - 10/17/2010
Okay, back up to 5 stars. Great dinner the other night. Absolutely spectacular meal. Start to finish.
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2/9/2010
We had a bit of a disappointing Sunday brunch last time we went. Food wasn't served hot enough.… Read more »
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Review from Eric B.
Ottawa, ON
3/19/2010
Excellent food (although small selection) - you won't be disappointed by your meal! I loved the soup, and the brownie dessert. The scallops were quite good (but not the best I've ever tasted). The restaurant is small and casual, so reserve early. Recommended!
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Review from Gypsy T.
Toronto, ON
6/15/2010
Excellent resto in the heart of New Edinburgh village. Worth the 20 min walk from the downtown/Byward Market core. This is a happening spot with great food and ambiance. Reservations may be required.
