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Fairouz Cafe, Ottawa, ON

Fairouz Cafe

4.4
4.4
1518 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Middle Eastern
15 Rue Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Healthy
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Sussex Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Rideau Bus Hub and Metro stop within a few blocks
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, 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

What 1,518 people are saying

Fairouz Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fairouz Cafe in Ottawa offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service" and a "warm ambiance." Known for its flavorful Lebanese cuisine, it's a top choice for "special occasions." While some service inconsistencies were noted, the "tasty and well-prepared" dishes and "lovely atmosphere" make it a favorite.
1,517 Reviews
  1. Amin

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, nice ambience and incredible food. Will be sad to see this place go - hopefully Fairouz can be resurrected in Ottawa in the near future. Thank you

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  2. Madeline

    Toronto13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service! A great place to go for dinner!

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  3. Laura

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as always! The best Lebanese around! We are going to miss this place greatly. We wish you luck with the new set up! Can't wait to try!

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  4. Charles

    Montreal4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience but this time, the service was not great - our server took long.

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  5. S

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to go to Fairouz, as soon as we heard that they were closing. We will miss their amazing flavour and quality of food... can't wait for the next version on Fairouz in the future

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  6. Ashlin

    Ottawa3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The menu has changed since my last visit and is no longer small plates unfortunately. The selection seems less creative/interesting given the great number of middle eastern restaurants across the city. Our server was lovely but there was an obvious disconnect between him and the bartender who also tried to take our orders and didn't have the same level of service accumen. The music detracted from the ambiance. Overall had higher expectations but should have done more research.

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  7. Debbie

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere,great service from all & very tasty food !

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  8. Kevin

    Ottawa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Fairouz often and without exception the food, the service and the ambiance is spectacular. We always enjoy our time there and we always recommend their restaurant! Thank you Fairouz for another wonderful evening.

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  9. alan

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced, little variety in menu, and absent/inattentive servers

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  10. AmandaS

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my 17 year old twins to the restaurant as a March Break treat and we were really happy with our meal. We didn't order appetizers but probably would if we return as the main dish portions were perfectly sized to allow for this and dessert. One son ordered the burger, the other the steak frites and I had the beef kabob. Beautifully presented and the combination of flavours was perfect. We all ordered dessert which was light and the perfect size for the end of the meal. I had coffee which was quite strong and more like an espresso in size and taste. The ambience was perfect and despite the number of people dining, not too loud. I'd definitely recommend it for a date night, or a get together with friends or family.

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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 4.4 stars by 1518 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Fairouz Cafe

15 Rue Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sussex Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Rideau Bus Hub and Metro stop within a few blocks
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Justin Laferriere
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, 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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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