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Restaurant e18hteen, Ottawa, ON

Restaurant e18hteen

4.6
4.6
1623 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Offering an elevated dine-in experience as well as takeout, Restaurant e18hteen boasts high-ceilings, stone walls and an elegant fireplace sure to impress your eyes. Recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Steak & Seafood Restaurants for the last twenty years, Chef David Godsoe focuses on "Canadian Freestyle Cuisine" and multi-course tasting menus updated weekly. Our dishes are created using only the finest seasonal ingredients brought in by local farmers whom we've cultivated a relationship with over many years. E18hteen’s gourmet experience is perfect for the business professional, the socialite or a romantic diner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (343) 353-1694
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Godsoe
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant 18 can be booked out exclusively or book one of our semi-private areas alone or in conjunction with another area.
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Sussex Drive
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available in front of the restaurant or a heated underground public parking lot is located directly beside the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Public Transit can be accessed from the Rideau Center, a 5 minute walk through the Byward Market.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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Experiences

  • 5 Course Tasting menu

    CA$140.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a culinary journey like no other with Restaurant E18hteen’s 5-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. Each dish is a masterfully crafted composition that combines premium, seasonal ingredients with inventive flavours, meticulously prepared by our chef and kitchen team. Served in the elegant ambiance of our heritage setting, this tasting menu offers guests an exclusive opportunity to sample our chef's creative vision and signature techniques, available paired with thoughtful wine selections. Perfect for those who appreciate refined dining, this multi-course experience transforms every meal into an unforgettable evening.
    5 Course Tasting menu Photo
  • Acadian Sturgeon Caviar Service

    CA$145.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in the luxurious Acadian Sturgeon Caviar experience at Restaurant E18hteen. This exquisite caviar service presents a generous tasting of Acadian Sturgeon caviar, known for its refined, buttery flavor and delicate texture. Paired with house-made potato crisps, soft potato blini, and classic accompaniments, each bite celebrates the art of fine dining. Perfect for intimate celebrations or simply a decadent start to your meal, this caviar experience offers a taste of sophistication in every bite.
    Acadian Sturgeon Caviar Service Photo

What 1,623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant e18hteen in Ottawa offers a charming ambiance in a historic building, with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Frequent highlights include the tender chateaubriand, delicious seafood, and well-curated wine selection. While some dishes are pricey, visitors enjoy memorable experiences for special occasions, making it a "highly recommend" destination.

1,623 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. We did the 5 course tasting meal. It was perfect. Every dish unique. Flavors and combos I could never imagine so beautifully prepared and presented.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant e18hteen has become a favourite over the last few years. We are never disappointed. Last night was no exception. We had a party of 8. Each of us ordered various hand-crafted cocktails. All of them were delicious. The waitress (forgive me, I don't remember her name, she looked like Jennifer Connelly though) was very attentive, smart witty banter and made our overall experience even better. The food: from the oysters, to the steak, to the risotto to the creme brulee, all of them delightfully plated and tasted like perfection. We all enjoyed it.

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  3. Heidi

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Thank you for an amazing gastronomical anniversary dinner with our family! We will be back next year!

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  4. Mai Chi VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellelnt food, steak cooked to order. Amanda Wong was an amazing hostess!

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  5. Marie-Josee

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service très bien. Nourriture très ordinaire. Poisson et légumes beaucoup trop cuits.

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  6. Scott

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, great food. Really nice job of making a large room feel cozy and intimate.

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  7. Camille

    Ottawa2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overrated. The quality of the food is good, though my husband's steak was medium rare instead of rare, the service however was mediocre at best. The jaded waiter clearly couldn't be happier to finish his midweek shift. He didn't offer us to try our wine before serving the full glass, and he set the cutlery down as if he was dreading coming in to work. The wait time for food was very short, though on a Wednesday I would hope so.

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  8. Chloe

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal in every aspect. The service was like no other. There was a mishap between the kitchen and the manager with our food; the way they rectified it was beyond satisfactory. Absolutely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a romantic, quiet and phenomenal dinner experience. They took my dietary restrictions extreamly serious which was very appreciated.

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  9. Andre

    Ottawa3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    What a disappointment last night. We clearly informed the restaurant about my wife's gluten and dairy allergies. As well we indicated that subbing cow cheese with goat cheese would be great. Upon arrival our waitress told us she had read the notes and was aware. Much to our surprise, they served her a beet salad....with cow cheese!! Later that evening she became ill as a result. But that wasn't the worst of it. We waited 1 hr and 15 minutes for our main meals. Leading up to that moment they also forgot to serve her gluten free bread, which was store bought and like cardboard. That was 20 minutes after I had finished mine. At this point we had had enough of this atrocious experience. Rather than wait longer, we spoke with both the waitress and maitre'd and asked for our bill. They both lied and told us it would be ready in 2 minutes. Ten minutes later, they showed up with it as we were in the process of leaving and had our coats on. We agreed to sit back down and try the mains. My wife had a sablefish meal that was flavourless and not fresh to say the least. I had a lobster tail meal whereby the lobster was watery and not fresh. Needless to say 1 bite of each meal and the coats were back on and we were settling our reduced bill and leaving. What a disappointment for our special Valentines outing. Never will we go back, and I advise people to do the same.

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  10. Fabian VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome date night for valentines. Was disappointed at only one thing. The 5 course tasting menu we booked was canceled and instead it was a 3 course with an optional 4th for extra money. Ben our server was fantastic and the food was great. Its was an amazing experience for high end dinning in Ottawa.

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Restaurant e18hteen is rated 4.6 stars by 1623 OpenTable diners.

Restaurant e18hteen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant e18hteen

18 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sussex Drive
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available in front of the restaurant or a heated underground public parking lot is located directly beside the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Public Transit can be accessed from the Rideau Center, a 5 minute walk through the Byward Market.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Godsoe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (343) 353-1694
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant 18 can be booked out exclusively or book one of our semi-private areas alone or in conjunction with another area.
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