Back to Brooklyn

Name: Back to Brooklyn
Address: B-81 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 5P5
Telephone: (613) 699-6999
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

244 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Top tags:

A new experience in the Byward Market. Casual Fine Dining and Shareable Plates.

We offer reservations as well as space for walk-in guests.
We encourage proper etiquette, language, and behavior.
We discourage and will not tolerate the disrespect of other guests and our employees equally.
We prefer a fashion-forward and proper chic attire.
We do not accept tank tops, flip flops, athletic wear, work style boots, bandanas, hoods.
We will hold tables for a 15 minute window past the reservation time.
Parties of 6 or more, as well as bottle service, will have an automatic 20% gratuity added to their bill.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Lounge
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(613) 699-6999
Website
http://www.backtobrooklyn.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Warren Sutherland

Location
B-81 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Cross Street
Clarence and William Street
Parking Details
Parking directly in front.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Lively
Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Lively

244 Reviews

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Pepper
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience2
Over priced food and drinks and food was mediocre at best. Not worth the money at all. We won’t go back.
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JennE
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
The service was fine but the food was not great and expensive for the quality.
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DavidF
Vancouver
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was thoroughly mediocre. The restaurant needs a good cleaning. No reason to return. There are so many other better options.
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JudyLV
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great spot for a date night, or night out with friends! We were seated at a higher table and the chairs got to be abit uncomfortable after a while. The ambiance was nice, however once it got more dark out they changed the lighting and it was shining into my friends eyes. The menus were all via QR Code. It would be nice to have the option of a hard copy to look at since it wasn't a huge menu, so it would be easy to go through. Overall, it was a great experience. These were all minor details that didn't ruin our experience, and will definitely be going back:).
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JohnM
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a perfect table open to the street. Service was friendly and helpful using the virtual menus. Food was great.
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NicE
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a lovely time at B2B Patio this past Friday. Our server was amazing and had such a great personality. The cocktails were worth the price and handcrafted to perfection. Food was decent and great for sharing.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great servers, super energetic and friendly. Loved the environment, perfect for a date and they are welcoming of all people. Playlists were bangers and the Dj was great too. Loved that they sat us inside in a cute little are with lights and water knowing that we were there on a date🫶🏼
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OldAL
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
The service was perfectly okay and the staff were helpful as they could be, which was appreciated. Unfortunately, half the happy hour menu options were “off” for one reason or another. So, we were left with the option of a burger or flatbread – neither of which we wanted. The cocktails were acceptable, but were pretty average. Overall, rather a disappointment.
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BriannaC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
The food was good but average, service not great. Found a used bandaid in my napkin and the server did nothing about it. As you can imagine we were all disgusted by finding a used bandaid in my napkin. I was already done with my meal before I noticed and all she did was offer to bring me new cutlery. Very disappointed with the way this issue was handled. Overall not impressed and will not be going back.
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CatC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The restaurant was great! Cool atmosphere, great service, and the flatbreads were amazing.
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GregHeffley
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Service was lacking... My waiter did not introduce themselves or ask for allergies. First round drinks took way too long, the industry standard for first rounding is 2 minutes. I had a reservation for 6:45, during this time service was not busy at all and we had to sit at the smallest table directly under the speakers. It was very, very loud. My corona was lukewarm. My expectations where higher after viewing your website and socials. I think all and all we got one quality check. If it wasn't for your pretty good food this review would be much lower. The staff was very relaxed, almost like the manager left and no one cared anymore.
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience1
Our first time eating there, the foods was horrible the drink it’s OK.
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EricS
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and the hostesses were extremely helpful and polite.
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Emma
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice. Love the downtown area. Staff are very nice.
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JMD1
Ottawa
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
We tried to redeem an Open Table cheque and we were denied saying this restaurant is not at Gold status?? Happy hour drinks tasted watered down. We could not taste the Gin in our drink Won Ton nacho’s were good but got soggy quickly due to Tomato sauce.
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MichaelB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
The menu discrimination didn't make what I received salmon was dry, barely any glaze no leeks or black pepper and cold Made a reservation for nothing wanted the patio but got stuck in the back horrible Management did not care about my complaint Will not return
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LinB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience4
The waitress was lovely but we were made to wait to eat for more than an hour. Apparently there was a large order before ours, and that's fine, but my party would've liked to know so we could then decide if we'd rather go somewhere else. Also, we had noticed they started serving people who had arrived and ordered long after us, first.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our experience - food was delicious and the service was great. Have been there before and will go back. It was my friends fist time there but she will also go back.
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AlyseK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food1service5ambience5
Excellent service, Chanel was super attentive and thoughtful. We stepped outside quickly and she had thought to use napkins over our cocktails while the table was unattended. I've never had a waiting staff think of this before. Food was not good, but the drinks were fantastic. I recommend going for a drink, just not as a dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
My partner and I made a reservation for 2 before a show we had later in the night! We let our server know and she ensured we got our food/drinks as quickly as possible. Mikaylah was very attentive and super friendly! The food was also very delicious, we shared a flatbread pizza and truffle fries. Overall it was a lovely date and we’d definitely go back!
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RosaS
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience5
Very cute place but the food was terrible. The salads had little or no dressing. Paid extra for chicken that was very dry and tasteless. Overall expensive and we did not enjoy the food at all.
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Louise
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice drinks, amazing cheese pasta and beautiful decoration! Also vegetarian friendly
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was closed when we went even though our reservation was confirmed via OpenTable. Looked like permanently closed, but maybe just that day. Why did OpenTable allow this?
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Gloria
Ottawa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made reservations but when we arrived they were closed. We even got an email the day before asking if we were still coming. I don't know if they were just closed or they went out of business. Very disappointing!
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Nikky
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience3
It took at least 45 minutes to order mains. Then we had to wait at least hour for food. We had to ask for napkins and cutlery. Yes I understand it was Saturday night and it was busy but when we arrived there was barely anyone and they had already been helped. We got lucky I guess and 50% off on all mains. But the manager seemed like he wasn't doing much to help the servers, seemed all to excited to see us leave.
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barbd
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was mediocre. It did not seem prepared fresh. It should have been more amazing for the cost. The vibe is more for a place for a cocktail (expensive though) than a meal.
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TaraL
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our food was amazing...and good portion size...but the diet coke was awful. Great service, music and decor.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Pas extraordinaire serveuse vraiment mauvaise service lent
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AngieW
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Great flavour - but food was lukewarm. I’d read other reviews that stated the same - and thought they must be complainers - but no - 3/4 of us stated that our food was only moderately hot. We did t send it back - but likely won’t be back due to the fact that this seems to be an ongoing problem and hasn’t been fixed despite many reviews stating the same. Small restaurant- loved the decor and size. Definitely need reservations.
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Emilie
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Best espresso martini I've ever had. Excellent service, our server was very friendly.
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SephoraA
Montreal
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Je suis arrivée à 8pm et il yavait pas de nourriture j’ai été decu
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KLEEMISS
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience3
The food was average and overpriced but that is prob standard for the market. The service was prob the worst I’ve ever experienced and that’s saying something… Our waitress was abrupt, not attentive in the least, disappeared most of the night and never once asked if we needed anything I saw zero management on the floor. At one point I saw our waitress chatting with the waitress at the front door drinking a red bull. There is a huge opportunity for training staff in customer service. Fries were delivered cold which made me believe they sat in the pick up window. I had to ask for water multiple times and my husband when he asked for another beer waited 30 min and it came warm. We took my daughter out for her bday and it was not the evening I had planned for her. I rate service 1/10 The burger was tasty but again cold fries. Salmon - just ok- nothing special Pizza - just ok Pasta came hot in a cast iron pan - the only dish that came to our table hot.
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jess
Ottawa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
My salmon and my friend’s steak came cold, as if they were sitting on a counter for 15 minutes before being served. Food was overpriced and service wasn’t the best. More of a spot to drink than eat.
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LizaB
Montreal
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Look, it's a new place, so some of these things will improve over time, I'm sure. But the drinks were watery, the food was cold, and there was one very over stretched server who just didn't have the time to take our orders or refresh our waters.
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Adam
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
I found the atmosphere to be very energetic. However at a certain time of night it turns from a restaurant to a night club. Its very hard to hear or see your guests. I found drinks to be overpriced for the quantity you're receiving, however the food was very good. If you want to go for dinner I would suggest going between 5-7 pm. Before it becomes too loud. Also there are strobe lights throughout the venue made distracting at times.
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Eater2013
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
1.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Food was cold. They told us 30 minutes after ordering that they didn't have one of the appetizers we ordered. They brought out our entrees and they brought out the wrong entrée and when we told them it was wrong, they went to the kitchen and came back and said they were out of what we ordered and that they brought this other dish (that they initially thought was ours-- so I think they just got the order wrong and tried to force the dish they brought out so we wouldn't be waiting longer for what we did order) Service was bad. It was too loud to be able to really have a conversation/hear. It was more like a club vibe. Wish we had known ahead of time otherwise we would have chosen a different restaurant. OpenTable lists the restaurant as "Tapas/Small Plates" it is definitely not that kind of food. They did comp a number of items, gave us a discount, and brought out other complimentary dishes to help alleviate the issues we faced.
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FannieB
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food2service3ambience5
Il n’avait pas tout sur le menu car manque d’aliments décu
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RoojiM
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We walked out Miserable staff. Hostess didn't seat us as per our reservation (we asked for indoors, she sat us outdoors) When we asked for the seat beside where she sat us, she informed us there was a reservation for there two hours after ours We were provided with a QR code for the online menu The waitress did not know the menu at all. She kept saying she had only been there 3 days... poor excuse. We had originally been drawn to the restaurant for it's keto menu due to health reasons. We made our order, she went in and came back to say an iten wasn't available, then came back again to say our substitute request wasn't available and then the third time came back and said that none of keto menu (half their menu online) was available. My partner then asked why they would direct us to a menu that wasn't available. He stood up and spoke sternly and she kept saying don't yell at me. He wasn't yelling. He said relay my question to management. The whole place is a farce. From the staff who are blatantly miserable and ill-equipped by management to do the most basic parts of their jobs, to the false advertising to the blatant disregard for minimal standards of customer service and restaurant management. This place screams shady. Ruined our rare night to go out and doesn't deserve to be in business. I wouldn't he surprised if they are breaking basic ethical, employment, human rights and management codes. They should be inspected.
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MilieB
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place - the entire wait staff was very kind and personable. We didn’t feel rushed, our server was attentive and on the ball. The only thing that wasn’t clear was the way the pricing worked for bottomless mimosas, but it isn’t the end of the world. The food was tasty and the portions appropriate, the drinks flowed and the vibe was great. I would maybe recommend a few fans inside because it was quite hot out, but we still had Ana amazing time. Looking forward to going back out and trying the dinner menu!
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Anonymous
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
It was fine. I had hoped for a more inspired menu. Everything was fine, but nothing went above and beyond.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Back to Brooklyn does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Back to Brooklyn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 699-6999.

Back to Brooklyn is rated 3.8 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 27, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

B-81 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5

Additional information

Cross Street
Clarence and William Street
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Parking directly in front.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Warren Sutherland
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.backtobrooklyn.ca/
Phone number
(613) 699-6999

Back to Brooklyn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Back to Brooklyn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Back to Brooklyn restaurant rated?

Is Back to Brooklyn currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information