The Clarendon Tavern

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Osa Atoe

As it is the holidays, I'd like to reminisce on last week's dinner. I had the honor to dine amongst family and friends in the Clarendon Tavern's warm and cozy environment. The table ordered some appetizers, and afterwards a main dish of their own. I ordered the 'Clarendon Burger' with toppings of bacon jam, dill pickle mayo, shredded iceberg lettuce, and cheddar cheese atop a warm brioche bun. It was splendid. My date ordered the 'Half Chicken'. A roasted half chicken with Yukon gold mash and colorful seasonal vegetables, served with a roasted chicken velouté. The portion size more than generous. The conversations amongst each table were lovely; happy birthdays, catching up, and celebrating each other for all the things we've accomplished this year. The Clarendon Tavern is truly the place for every occasion. To end the night, I shared a plate of 'Cheesecake'. A white chocolate cheesecake with a classic crust, topped with caramelized white chocolate and fresh berries. Divine. Thank you to everyone at the Clarendon Tavern, you were more than wonderful hosts, see you soon and Merry Christmas!

Sam Mohr

Nice brunch spot in ByWard Market, especially on Christmas Day when options are limited. The Eggs Royale was mediocre. It was okay but nothing memorable. That said, the atmosphere was good for brunch, lively and relaxed, which made the experience pleasant. In terms of the price, it’s a pretty affordable place for brunch in Ottawa.

Joanna C

I specially went to there to taste the Scotch egg, but disappointed that the waitress said they will have it in evening, not sure they will have it anymore even though in evening, the other review was left in few years ago . We stayed for the brunch, my dish looked good, but eggs yolks were hard(suppose to soft and liquid), the potatoes taste was good, but percentage of portion was high, also good at it has less oil. I couldn’t give higher stars, because nothing was special.

Carmen B.

The cocktail, Victoria’s Secret, was deliciously sweet and refreshing. I ordered the fish and chips, which tasted good, but the portion size left something to be desired. It felt more like a plate of fries with a small salad and a modest piece of fish rather than a hearty meal. My friends enjoyed their food overall, but it wasn’t particularly memorable. The squash salad wasn't very squashy but was very oniony, something was missing my friends said. The flavors were decent, but the portions and presentation didn’t quite match the price or expectations. Great ambiance, though, which made for a pleasant dining experience. Last but not least, waitress was exceptionally friendly, thank you for that.