the senate sports tavern and eatery

great place! definitely recommend it. try the burger with the peanut butter, so tasty! plus super friendly and attentive staff!

first time, it won't be the last.. i had to show a friend around town and we decided to eat somewhere in the market in the evening and the senate was definitely the right choice!

the staff were great, especially over the phone when i called in to make a reservation.

but the most impressive part about the senate is its perfect combination of atmosphere and food. my friend and i love how cozy the place felt, a perfect balance between privacy and openness (especially for game nights). i ordered the turducken sandwich and it was delicious. perfect seasoning, nice texture and generous portion size. the fries were perfect as well, not too salty. my friend ordered the pea-nut butter & bacon with apple slaw and she really enjoyed it. an eye-opening combination for people who have been shy to try something new.

overall, i am very pleased with the food and atmosphere of the senate. with its friendly staff, delicious food and generous portion size (for a very reasonable price), i will gladly bring all of my friends here.

typical bar food, small town sports bar vibe. ottawa needs more places like these and less generic sports bars like boston pizza. had a burger and beer and was happy with it.

we only stayed for a few drinks but their drink menu was excellent. they had a great selection of wines and well priced drinks. we did enjoy the patio and ordered some nachos which were well cooked but then again it’s hard to mess up nachos so i’m not sure how the rest of the menu is. the service was very friendly and fast. overall good experience.

i have eaten at this place twice and very pleased with the food i ate. i first ordered the buffalo chicken wraps, which i very very spicy, a little too much for me to handle. the second time i got the bbq burger which was a great choice too

best sports bar in the city by far. perfect feel and the food is way better than what you'd expect at your average sports bar. try the fish and chips or the peanut butter burger. two of my favourites.

this is my favourite spot to watch a game in ottawa. not as busy or overpriced as real sports. as a jays fan, i love the fact that they play all the jays games and many of the patrons are regulars and true blue fans. the food is decent for pub fare and the prices are modest. my only complaint is that it's a little small and the set-up is not conducive to large crowds which can make watching a big game problematic if the place gets busy. i suggest coming in early if there's a hot game on.

great service very good food. wonderful service, lot's of selection, and very good food. the club was excellent.

perfect lunch. my husband, i, and our friends stopped in for a quick lunch on our way home from mont-tremblant. after having left the first pub we stopped in at after being greeted by a waitress who told us how hungover she was, it was a relief to be greeted by a friendly and enthusiastic bartended who welcomed us warmly. each of us had a different type of burger, and all were delicious! portions were generous, fresh fries, and amazing service! we could not have asked for anything better. thanks for the great experience, we will make the trip back just to come to the senate sports tavern again!

beware of false advertising. we were drawn into this place by a sign in front of the restaurant advertising 1/2 price nachos during the canada world junior hockey game. we went in and ordered the nachos and drinks. when the bill came it had the nachos for full price (14+ tax). when we asked about the 1/2 price nachos the waitress told us that the owner changed his mind, but when we left the sign was still out front advertising 1/2 price nachos. disappointing that they use this type of false advertising to lure people. beware.

why ottawa why?!?!. i use to like the senate when it first opened but i have seen nothing but a sharp decline since. cheap quality food that is overpriced. beer regular box restaurant selection. i read lots of positive reviews and wonder why? it is a sports bar so i assume most customers are not there not to eat well or don’t even know what good food is. service terrible!

i moved to ottawa about a year ago and live close to the market. i regret not finding this place sooner. i've visited a lot of the pubs in the area and this one is at the top of my list. the decor is warm and inviting, the service is incredible and the food is much much much better than the standard pub fair. you can tell they take pride in their menu. the coca cola candied ribs are a must try. can't wait to take a crack at the turducken !!
will be giving them all my business going forward

just what i needed!. i went on my birthday in december, it wasn't a sens game night so it was pretty quiet. i was very excited to see that i could get granville island (vancouver) beer, always a treat when i see it on a menu. i ordered the pulled pork sandwich and it was perfect! the bun was only lightly toasted on the inside, so it was actually nice and soft. exactly how i like it. what i loved most about my meal is that it didn't come with half a plate of fries. instead of all fries i got a portion of fresh salad with tasty dressing and a portion of fresh cut fries. i was very pleased, and would recommended to anyone!

fish chips was great. good service.
hockey on the french channel for habs bruins game - good atmosphere.

been a loyal customer on a regular basis. excellent food, fantastic friendliness, beautiful servers always impressed. owners are fantastic and i will miss when i leave ottawa.