Forty One

4.3 (332)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8

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Forty One

4.3

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Downtown

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Between the central locale afforded by its gracious home in the landmark Lord Elgin Hotel, a warm and yet contemporary ambience, a locally sourced menu and a casual-to-sophisticated stocked cellar, Forty-One has become one of Ottawa’s top new restaurants.

Named Forty-One in recognition of the year, 1941, that the Lord Elgin was built, the restaurant features a modern environment and classic menu that is a perfect match for connecting with new and familiar faces. Guests are able to relax in the inviting lounge with flat screen TVs and large windows overlooking Elgin Street or enjoy an intimate dinner or a group get together in the dining area. With a capacity of close to 150, the restaurant features booths and banquette seating to allow flexibility to accommodate guest needs whether they are popping in for lunch, a quick after-work cool-down, a pre-theatre warm-up or an evening night cap. Forty-One also includes a private dining room for up to 30 guests.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 569-2126
Website
http://www.grill41.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Ashe
Private party facilities
Please contact us at info@grill41.ca regarding your event booking.For more information on private event rooms, please visit https://grill41.ca/private-events/The Forty-One team is looking forward to hosting you and to make it a memorable success!

Location
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Elgin Street and Slater Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour on Elgin Street from 2-5pm!
1 - 8 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Happy hour in Fourtyone is the best deal on Elgin Street! House wines, craft beers on tap and an assortment of snack items all on sale at crazy low prices! $6 wine, $8 draft, $7 and up on snacks! Available Daily from 2-5pm come join the fun!

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The Lord ElginCA$20.00
Ardnamurchan Single Malt, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger ale
The Lady ElginCA$14.00
Gin, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, splash of lemon, topped with soda water
The HolidayCA$14.00
Malibu rum, butterscotch liqueur, pineapple & orange juices, splash of lime
Gin Cucumber MuleCA$14.00
Gin, lime juice, fresh cucumber & mint topped with Fever Tree ginger beer
Banana BuzzCA$14.00
Espresso, banana liquor, splash of Baileys, with banana foam, cinnamon and chocolate banana garnish on top
Skinny GirlCA$14.00
Vodka, lime juice, sparkling water

Classic Cocktails

Old FashionedCA$14.00
Bloody CaesarCA$14.00
Whisky SourCA$14.00
Amaretto SourCA$14.00
NegroniCA$14.00
MargaritaCA$14.00
Aperol SpritzCA$14.00
MojitoCA$14.00
Moscow MuleCA$14.00

Martinis

The Classic - Gin or VodkaCA$15.00
ManhattanCA$15.00
CosmopolitanCA$15.00
Espresso MartiniCA$15.00
Lychee MartiniCA$15.00
French MartiniCA$15.00

Mocktails

Sunset #1CA$8.00
Muddled strawberries, lemon juice, sugar & soda
Blueberry Virgin MojitoCA$8.00
Muddled blueberries, lime juice, simple syrup & soda
Pomegranate RefresherCA$8.00
Muddled pomegranate and cucumbers, splash of lemon, Sprite & soda

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Forty One.

4.3

(332)

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

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Forty One offers a "pleasant environment" with a modern, simple ambiance. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a popular choice for breakfast and brunch. While some dishes like the eggs benedict could improve, the variety and reasonable prices stand out. "Staff, ambiance, and food are just right."

332 Reviews

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Karen Gold
Ottawa53 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 7, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There is a a good variety of options on the menu. The ambience is pleasant and relaxing. We were both very happy with the quality of the food. Prices are reasonable.
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Allison
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 8 for brunch. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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Dianne
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, service excellent! Pleasant environment.
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Jack
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A great place to eat. Price is reasonable. Food is good but the eggs benedict was a little skimpy on the bacon and Hollaindaise sauce! Service is wonderful ... everyone is very friendly and polite and helpful. Ambiance is modern and simple. Chairs are not the most comfortable at the tables. We were staying at the hotel, so the restaurant was convienient.
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Alan Gold
Montreal24 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 10, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The place was just inundated with hoards or a herd of people crowded around the breakfast buffet selections. It was unsanitary and unsightly.
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Al
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious but there was limited options for children
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jillian
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on August 2, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was very underwhelming. Lots of things had run out at buffet and not replenished. Only one server so things like milk never got brought to the table.
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Nicole Gold
Ottawa4 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 1, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was average, however, the service was atrocious and we didn’t even receive our drinks until our meal was there. Never asked if everything was OK. Never asked if we needed anything else. No apologies or discounts on the bill despite the poor service and not receiving our drinks until almost all the way through the meal.
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Luc Gold
Montreal39 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast at forty one is always a pleasure, staff, ambiance and food are just right. Our go to hotel and breakfast in Ottawa
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Anita
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had fish and chips and butternut squash pasta special - both were delicious and perfect portion size. Sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 569-2126
Website
http://www.grill41.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Ashe
Private party facilities
Please contact us at info@grill41.ca regarding your event booking.For more information on private event rooms, please visit https://grill41.ca/private-events/The Forty-One team is looking forward to hosting you and to make it a memorable success!

Location
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Elgin Street and Slater Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Forty One feels warm and contemporary inside the Lord Elgin Hotel, with an inviting lounge, booths and banquette seating; guests call it cozy and welcoming, and occasional live music adds a pleasant touch.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished and comfortable attire that's well suited to dining in the Lord Elgin Hotel's dining room.

Breakfast is a lovely, reliably pleasant time at Forty One, guests frequently praise the hotel breakfast and find it a convenient, relaxed start to the day, and the restaurant is also a popular pre-theatre spot for dinners before NAC shows.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report visiting with toddlers and multiple generations for occasions like Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving, and staff are described as friendly and accommodating for family visits.

Forty One can be busy at peak times, guests report the dining room fills up (one even noted it was busy as late as 10 pm), while other visits are described as quiet and relaxed, perfect for conversation.

Yes, Forty One offers outdoor seating: guests describe dining on the patio and enjoying happy hour al fresco on Elgin Street.

Yes, guests report a Happy Hour offering (one guest noted a 2–5pm window) and many visitors enjoy the patio for happy-hour drinks and snacks.

Some mains at Forty One are generously portioned, guests note the Lord Elgin Club is a very large sandwich and the walnut-crusted salmon was served in a generous portion.

Yes, Forty One accommodates dietary restrictions: staff have adjusted menu items for dairy-free needs and guests report the kitchen taking care with coeliac and nut-allergy concerns.

Yes, Forty One's warm, intimate dining room and lounge make it well suited to a special evening, and multiple guests have praised anniversary and birthday dinners there.

Yes, Forty One includes a private dining room that can accommodate up to 30 guests, and guests have been seated there for special holiday dinners.

Sunday mornings are a lovely time to visit Forty One, a guest specifically praised a Sunday breakfast and the restaurant serves breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays until 12:00 pm.

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Forty One

4.3

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Downtown

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Forty One

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Forty One

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Happy Hour on Elgin Street from 2-5pm!

Signature Cocktails

The Lord ElginCA$20.00

The Lady ElginCA$14.00

The HolidayCA$14.00

Gin Cucumber MuleCA$14.00

Banana BuzzCA$14.00

Skinny GirlCA$14.00

Classic Cocktails

Old FashionedCA$14.00

Bloody CaesarCA$14.00

Whisky SourCA$14.00

Amaretto SourCA$14.00

NegroniCA$14.00

MargaritaCA$14.00

Aperol SpritzCA$14.00

MojitoCA$14.00

Moscow MuleCA$14.00

Martinis

The Classic - Gin or VodkaCA$15.00

ManhattanCA$15.00

CosmopolitanCA$15.00

Espresso MartiniCA$15.00

Lychee MartiniCA$15.00

French MartiniCA$15.00

Mocktails

Sunset #1CA$8.00

Blueberry Virgin MojitoCA$8.00

Pomegranate RefresherCA$8.00

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