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Fairouz Cafe

4.5

1442 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Middle Eastern

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Fairouz Cafe is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Ottawa's historic Byward Market.

Decadent dinners, bespoke cocktails, and a uniquely curated wine list - our newly renovated restaurant is the perfect spot for all occasions.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 422-7700
Website
http://www.fairouz.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Justin Laferriere
Private party facilities
Our dining room is warm, versatile and eclectic. Designed for unique and intimate gatherings, our space can accommodate up to 42 guests for a seated dinner, or 50 for a standing reception.
Private party contact
Taylor McKinley: (819) 230-5387

Location
15 Rue Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Sussex Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sofra (Group) Menu
CA$66.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Sofra (Group) Menu The Sofra Experience is a three course set menu designed to allow our culinary team to invite large groups to our intimate space. This menu can be amended to accommodate allergies and dietary requirements such as gluten and nut allergies as well as vegan requirements. Please include any such requirements in your booking notes. First Course • Hummus Tenderloin, Labneh, & Muhammara with fresh pita • • Marinated Olives • • Stuffed Grape Leaves • • Duck Pide • • Fattoush Salad • Second Course • Tawook Chicken on a bed of house Tabbouleh • • Harissa Cod served with Swiss Chard, Brackish Grapes and Zhoug • • Roz Asfar • Third Course • Knafeh •
New Year's Eve at Fairouz!
CA$75.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
Our chef and culinary team have created a special feast for you to enjoy while joining us in ringing in the New Year. This five course sharing style tasting menu for two - for $150 (plus $75 for every additional guest) - consists of: FIRST COURSE - 6pc oysters with house accoutrements SECOND COURSE - Dip trio, marinated olives, fresh housemade pita THIRD COURSE - Harissa shrimp OR Seared halloumi FOURTH COURSE - Vegetarian Kebab with Roz Asfar OR Meat platter for Two FIFTH COURSE - Special NYE dessert We will also be offering a selection of new dishes from a reduced a la carte menu. **Regular full menu and Sofra NOT offered this night**

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What 1,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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1,442 Reviews

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Anon
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant with incredible food and drinks, and a really great vibe. Amazing date night spot.
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KrisS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Our mains came to the table a little too quickly, which made for a crowded table, but other than that we were very happy.
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DeanH
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
My bill was over $400 (four peopke no alcohol) and the flavours were moderately better than my local shawarma house. Unfortunately, not worth the money. Server was distracted, most likely due to having to handle too many customers.
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NourS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good ambience and service, food is a bit overpriced. They took good care of our anniversary.
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MichaelC
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, good cocktails. Awesome ambiance. Good service. Reasonable prices
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ChelseaR
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We went for happy hour and the prices were incredible! The food is always fantastic. A must visit!
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Beteavon
Seattle
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We found this Fairouz Café just walking down the street in Ottawa, easily made a dinner reservation with Open Table. It was an excellent experience for us. The waitstaff were Double-Plus Good.
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Foodiewithamooodie
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, and fair prices overall. I love the twist on middle-eastern food!
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memill
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner- ambiance was really interesting and warm and welcoming, service was excellent and the food was delicious! I will be back!
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ValerieR
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food2service3ambience4
The old menu was better than the new one. We were really disappointed by the Tawook, which was our favorite in the previous menu. Also, with the price increase, it’s a bit overprice currently.
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DanielleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience with the nicest Middle Eastern flavours.
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SaadM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Overvalued, especially for the option we selected which was “Sofra” Not a good food quality, fish was not good at all, chicken was undercooked!
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Maggie
Ottawa
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
I had dinner at your café a few weeks ago with a friend, and I loved the Chicken Tawouk so much... I came back with a different person and praised the chicken ... Unfortunately, this time around the chicken was dry instead of tender and juicy. I was disappointed. Did you change the chef? I loved the service. Bridget was efficient, friendly, professional, and informative. There was also a server, who was wonderful. He brought our meals and explained everything perfectly. I loved the ambiance. I loved the Grape leaves and the Muhamarrah. I loved the bread. The Cod was excellent. Having the Harrissa on the side was a great idea. We are not familiar with the bread being charged, but it was delicious. Thank you! Magda
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Lauren
Montreal
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and service was friendly. Food came out relatively fast.
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JoelS
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Wait staff was a bit unattentive and required several reminders. Food was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was just ok but extraordinarily overpriced for the portion size and quality. $55 for a quarter roasted chicken and tabouleh salad.
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LisaG
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value for money, especially if you get the sofra. Food was amazing, drinks were great, service was awesome. Definitely worth checking out.
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MyleneD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Not my first time, and will surely be back. The food is tasty and plentiful. It can be somewhat busy and loud but we did not feel rushed. Highly recommmend!
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Maye
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was greasy and delicious . Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made good suggestions
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HappyDiner
Ottawa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
We waited almost an hour for our food. It was not hot when it arrived. It was not the server's fault. She apologized for the long wait. I don't know what the problem is. Too few staff? Back-ups in the kitchen? Regardless, I will not be back.
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Chris
Ottawa
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
The service was very slow. Was told we could have the table for 2 hours which is always fine with us, but we ended up taking 2 hours just because of how slow the service was. Beef kebab came out cold, and is such a small portion for the $40 they charged for it. Same with the pita bread, such tiny pieces of pita. Most of the food was tasty, but the value and service certainly bring it down.
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SuzanneG
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent for wth Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Room was very cold which detracted form my experience but may have been time of year (fall is tricky!) and fact the AC still on despite cooler outdoor temperatures. We were very pleased with food and recommendations made by staff!
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LouC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, nice atmosphere, a little pricey but worth it.
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AA123
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service. Had the Fatoush salad, chicken tawook, beef kebab. All delicious. Will be back again soon.
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suzelleb
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Second visit and the service and food were still very good. I would recommend Fairouz and will go back!
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MM24
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Really delicious food. The kitchen was busy, so food was slow to arrive, but that's not an issue if you are having an extended catch-up with friends.
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Linda
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and wonderful service. They have a lovely terrace at the back of the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience5
Overpriced for the quality and limited menu items
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marief
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, cooked perfectly, vegetables perfect, beef kabob and lamb dish
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience3
Service was poor on this occasion. There were not enough service staff and waiters. We ended up having to call somebody to serve us. We have dined here many times previously with good service. The food as usual was excellent.
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suzelleb
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The service was good and friendly. The food was “creative”, tasty and different from prior Lebanese food I ate. The terrasse, in the back of the restaurant is quite large and we enjoy a great summer evening. I would go back anytime!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is always amazing. The drinks are never great, better to stick to wine.
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MikeL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
I wish the service had been better for our meal. It was a real let down. They are probably overworked and short staffed so I try not to be too picky. I just wish we had been able to order some drinks and have something to smoothe out the waiting on the food. We were left hanging quite a bit. The food was awesome. Just perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Girls night
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ToddS
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Very tasty. The set course meal was an excellent choice with lots of variety and an explosion of flavours. I particularly enjoyed the duck and fig pide.
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KevinM
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our 4th time to the restaurant and it has been outstanding each time. The food, the service and the vib has always been great. We would recommend Fairouz to anyone!
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Josiane
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, everything was perfect! Great food and service.
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Zsazsa
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was delicious! We had a lovely table, and I really like the option to choose your own table. We also loved the room and the way it was decorated. The waiter was ok.
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John
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Impeccable service. Very knowledgeable table staff provided excellent recommendations and details about the tasty and creative food and drink items that didn't disappoint.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. This was our first time and we’ll be definitely going back.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Fairouz Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Fairouz Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 422-7700.

Fairouz Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

Fairouz Cafe 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.