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Hours
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 3–11 PM |
| Sunday | 3–10 PM |
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 231 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L6, Canada
Phone: +1 613-505-4300
Website: https://thewhalesbone.com/pages/elgin-street-menu
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Reviews
Chris Bissylas
Dropped in to enjoy some fresh oysters and sat at the oyster bar. The service and staff knowledge were truly outstanding — honestly, some of the best I’ve experienced in years. The team was exceptionally attentive, making me feel genuinely pampered, all while maintaining a friendly, kind, and welcoming attitude. Kudos to them.
Fresh Oysters
I started with a dozen oysters and appreciated the excellent recommendations. They were fresh, full of flavor, and offered with a great selection of condiments, toppings, sauces, and garnishes. The freshly grated horseradish stood out with a bold, spicy bite — excellent.
Bone Marrow
While the presentation was lovely, with pomegranate seeds and greens, the portion was disappointing. At under 3 ounces for $35, the value felt quite steep for what is meant to be the main component of the dish. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this item based on portion and pricing.
Seafood Chowder
Absolutely delicious — rich, full of seafood, and bursting with flavor.
Overall, a great place with incredible service and very strong seafood offerings. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fresh and cooked oysters and seafood.
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I started with a dozen oysters and appreciated the excellent recommendations. They were fresh, full of flavor, and offered with a great selection of condiments, toppings, sauces, and garnishes. The freshly grated horseradish stood out with a bold, spicy bite — excellent.
Bone Marrow
While the presentation was lovely, with pomegranate seeds and greens, the portion was disappointing. At under 3 ounces for $35, the value felt quite steep for what is meant to be the main component of the dish. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this item based on portion and pricing.
Seafood Chowder
Absolutely delicious — rich, full of seafood, and bursting with flavor.
Overall, a great place with incredible service and very strong seafood offerings. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fresh and cooked oysters and seafood.
Premier Limos
Ohhhh Whalesbone, how we love you! Definitely a top favourite in Ottawa. The freshest seafood we can have, best oysters around and service is always impeccable! The pictures say it all. That pasta is so delicious. Highly recommend this place to all seafood lovers. We are huge fans of Rodney’s Oyster House in Toronto and this place is as amazing!
… moreBryon Hanna
As someone (46 years old) who has traveled the world, most recently Alaska, Maine, Italy, New Mexico, New York, I would say this has to be the best meal that I have ever eaten! I started with the East Cape P.E.I & Fortune Bay oysters, paired with the Habanero Potato purée sauce and cleaned the shell with the bourbon. Next, I moved on to the seafood chowder which immediately made my taste buds tingle and could pick out the dill. Finally, I had the Australian flat iron steak cooked medium (which for once actually came out medium), paired with the mushrooms. I can’t say enough about this place and want to come back as soon as possible! Everyone was super nice and fast, never having to ask for anything. The guest to my left (Erin, a local) was so nice to chat with and showed me some great things to do in the area! Lastly, I met the owner and I had to express how awesome this place was, and the fact that he didn’t ask me to leave a review, was great as well!
… moreLibi Mirkin
This is a fantastic spot in downtown Ottawa!
They serve incredibly fresh and flavorful oysters sourced from different Canadian coasts, including Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.
Absolutely delicious.
It’s a great place for a date or a casual night out with friends. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and there’s also a solid menu beyond just oysters.
If you’re strolling along Elgin Street, this is definitely a place worth stopping by.
Highly recommended!
… moreThey serve incredibly fresh and flavorful oysters sourced from different Canadian coasts, including Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.
Absolutely delicious.
It’s a great place for a date or a casual night out with friends. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and there’s also a solid menu beyond just oysters.
If you’re strolling along Elgin Street, this is definitely a place worth stopping by.
Highly recommended!
Paul Marchand
Great restaurant with tremendous service, delicious food and the atmosphere of an old whaling boat. I loved it! All that was missing was some sea shanty music. Even for a person like myself that is not big on seafood there were still multiple options on the menu for me to eat. That said, the oysters were awesome! Multiple sauces given including a special element I won’t spoil. Reservations are definitely needed in advance as it is a very popular place to go to.
… moreCarl Cencig
Delicious food and attentive service at this beautiful seafood themed restaurant in downtown Ottawa. I was there with a group of five people in total and we had a lovely dining experience, including good wines and delicious food. Not an expensive, but definitely a great experience!
… morenili na
We celebrated New Year’s last night and had an amazing experience.
The oysters were extremely fresh and delicious, the dry aged steak was incredible , and all of our dishes were delicious everyone was very happy and satisfied.
Excellent service and a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommended!
… moreThe oysters were extremely fresh and delicious, the dry aged steak was incredible , and all of our dishes were delicious everyone was very happy and satisfied.
Excellent service and a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommended!
janet mcparland
Had a really lovely and cozy early dinner here.
Tried the lobster roll (duh) and fingerling potato salad. Not huge into oysters so wasn’t sure if I was making a silly choice going here but the Food was delish!
Vibe was good. Drinks were yummy. Service was perfect and the staff are great. Everyone else’s food looked amazing too. Will be back here soon.
… moreTried the lobster roll (duh) and fingerling potato salad. Not huge into oysters so wasn’t sure if I was making a silly choice going here but the Food was delish!
Vibe was good. Drinks were yummy. Service was perfect and the staff are great. Everyone else’s food looked amazing too. Will be back here soon.
Eric
This is a great spot with a really fun, busy atmosphere, and the location is fantastic. The food was good. The dry-aged burger and salmon had great flavor and were filling but I felt they were a bit pricey for what they were. The spicy grapefruit drink was a letdown, though. Overall, I had a really nice time.
… moreAshley W
Causal with elegance with the food and presentation. Some people were casually dressed and others there for dates and special occasions. My meal was perfect – octopus and chorizo. I would not call this a quiet conversation spot, kind of a cross between a bar atmosphere and funky dining.
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