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   Foodiegrrl

   Ottawa

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2020

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   Fantastic, as always! Love the food and the servers.

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   JohnM

   Ottawa

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Celebrating a friend’s retirement.

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   DouglasG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2020

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   I hadn't had the chance to visit Coconut Lagoon in over a year. It was just as wonderful as I remembered - food, ambience, quality of how we were treated - it was all excellent! I will make sure there isn't such a long gap between this visit and my next.

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   MTGS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 8, 2020

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   We really appreciated the guidance as to what flavours worked well together. Our visit was a terrific introduction to Indian cuisine of which we are now ardent fans! Although there was quite the crowd in the dining room, it was simply wonderful to talk without competing with loud obnoxious music! Thank you for an A+++ experience! Bob and Gloria Steele

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   Peldenlyn

   Washington DC

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

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   We enjoyed another fabulous meal at Coconut Lagoon. It is, hands down, the best Indian restaurant in Ottawa. There were four of us this time so we were able to enjoy more dishes. They were all superb. There really is no bad choice here. The chef’s dish the night we were there was duck and it was amazing. So many wonderful flavors and textures. The basmati rice that comes with your meal is our perfection!!!! The service is always excellent. Attentive but not hovering. This is our favorite restaurant. It’s always a great choice for any occasion.

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   KarineR

   Ottawa

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2020

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   Very good food, tasteful, spicy, various. I highly recommend it.

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   Shawny

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 4, 2020

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   Love this place! Food was fantastic! :) Service was excellent and the staff are very attentive and kind! Thanks - we'll be back!

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   Ottawa613

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 3, 2020

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   It was a perfect meal from appetisers to desserts. The classics are more finely seasoned than Ottawa Indian restaurant and you can taste all the spices and the various proteins and vegetables of the dish shine through. It was a joy from beginning to end. I look forward to going back again and again when the world rights itself again.

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   LindaW

   Ottawa

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 3, 2020

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   The Coconut Lagoon never disappoints! The food is delicious and the service always good. If we have any reason to celebrate or get together with the kids it’s the restaurant we all agree on.

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    HFoodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2020

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    One of my favourite dining experiences! The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

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    Melissa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2020

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    Amazing food, helpful service. Can’t wait to go back.

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    SirenaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2020

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    Love Love Love Coconut Lagoon - the best in Ottawa for Indian Food with great vegetarian and vegan and gluten free options!! A beautiful selection of South Indian (Kerala) cuisine and excellent service. A Very warm and friendly environment. Highly recommend making a reservation. This is a must visit place when in Ottawa. I am a long time regular and always bring friends and family here, either for dinner or the amazing buffet they offer - food flavours and selection is outstanding. I have tried everything on the menu by now and thoroughly enjoy - so many favorites!! A must appetizer is the Tandoori Lamb Chops and Byadgi Chilli Prawns - flavour explosion. Then main dishes... Lamb Kurma, Lamb Chettinaa, Pepper Lamb, Butter Chicken, Naddan Kohzi Curry, Beef Vindaloo, Malabar Style Biryani and must try desserts (Mango & Sago Pudding, Warm Gulab Jamun with vanilla ice cream - sweet treat) and the signature Madras Coffee. They also have the amazing cookbook by Joe Thottungal(owner & chef) -called Coconut Lagoon - take the flavours home -just saw it in the Rachael Ray in Season magazine- WOW!! I have the book and it is fantastic! Cannot wait to go back - enjoy.

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    CrystalL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2020

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    I don’t even know what to say other then the food is outstanding. I have never been disappointed. I have people come from the Mississauga area and this is the only restaurant they want to go to. Highly recommend.

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    Maryse

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2020

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    Great food, overall great place for impromptu gathering with friends

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    AS123

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    I had the fish thali platter and it wasn’t good at all. The salmon smelled fishy and the other items were either very basic or not edible. I’ve had much better indian food elsewhere (in Ottawa). I really wanted to love this restaurant but I would not go there again based on this experience.

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    sholl63

    Ottawa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The food is well prepared and tasty. Excellent spice level with lots of choice, including vegan and GF options. Wish rice was included as the serving size of the main isn't very big. Overall a good meal, but a bit pricey for what you get.

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    KimJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2020

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    Great meal, except I was disappointed to find no potato in my potato and cauliflower dish.

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    WallaceC

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2020

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    Great as always...wonderful selection and flavours at lunch buffet.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2020

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    I love this place! Delicious food! I hope they re-open soon from the fire that occurred in the apartment above the restaurant!

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    ChantalM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2020

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    My first visit here and definitely not the last! The food was delicious!

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    MAOKW

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

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    Always excellent! The food was delicious and service fantastic.

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    OttawaDesigner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    First time I was here for the buffet.... very good, lots of variety & choices... would highly recommend to everyone.... I often do the take-out equally good... evening meals are a challenge due to crowds & noise level, but the back room affords a More quiet environment. equally good service!... reasonable wine selection... go!.. enjoy!.. Ottawa designer

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    Lily

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food is delicious and the service very efficient. Prices are a little high but the food is consistently excellent. Tables are close together, however the atmosphere is always pleasant.

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    MatthewS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

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    Exquisite dishes with truly some of the best service in town. this is undoubtedly one of Ottawa’s consistently amazing restaurants.

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    SeanB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

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    Great place and amazing food. Super good value for the weekend buffet. Will definitely be returning!

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    Laurie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

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    We had a wonderful experience despite how busy the restaurant was. Parking is a bit of an issue, but well worth it for the fantastic meal. I think that even if you enlarged the restaurant or moved to a larger location, it would still be full.

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    ThuS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

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    Excellent food and service every time. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience,

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The food is excellent.

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    Samuel

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food5service3ambience2

    The food was wonderful! The environment was simple, clean, but unfortunately lacked character imo. I also felt crammed beside everyone else, no privacy, probably because it was Valentine's day. Service was average. It was a nice experience, but only once.

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    MarkS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2020

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    This place has an Amazing lunch buffet. You will not be disappointed.

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    Laura

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    One of the best Indian restaurants in Ottawa. They menu is interesting. In addition to a few classics (butter chicken, beef vindaloo), there are less familiar dishes such as the seared scallops, paneer makhanwala, and spicy Goan shrimp masala. Try it all!

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    Ravensara23

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2020

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    It smelled great as soon as I walked in. I started with soup which was delicious, then had a bit of everything from the buffet. No complaints, I just wish I could have eaten more!

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    Couldhavebeenbetter

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall3food5service5ambience4

    We chose to try Coconut Lagoon for the first time as a couples date night. We made reservations. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly and offered lots of suggestions and advice for our first experience. The food choices were very good and tasty. We would definitely go back. My only negative was feeling extremely rushed the entire time. If you are looking for an opportunity to lay back and relax and enjoy your food with the company of great friends, I would not choose Coconut Lagoon. Though I can appreciate reservations are hard to manage, but in and out in under 90minutes with drinks, appetizers, full 4 dishes to share meal and dessert. Just rushed all around. Thank goodness we didn’t have coffee or another round of drinks.

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    AirForceMel

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Fantastic menu, lots of options including their infamous Thali menu, which we had. Biryani was great and everything was just the right amount of spice - not too tame. We adore their pathora (bread) and all tje flaky layers. It did take a bit for service but they were busy.

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    CarmT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2020

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    It took a good 15 minutes before we were served, but once we got served, the service was excellent. Waiter, Joseph made great recommendations. Food was outstanding. I would recommend that the web page makes mention of he lack of parking. We will be back for sure Worth the 40 minute drive.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food with incredible flavours! The only one of its kind in the Ottawa area. Always perfect!

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    SuzanneD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2020

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    I have been going to Coconut Lagoon with colleagues for some time now, and always enjoying lunch.

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    DavidD

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2020

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    An excellent buffet with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

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    Michel

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2020

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    Parking is challenge at lunch time. Joe's team is always friendly! We will definitely be back!

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    Chezsylvia

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2020

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    Beautiful venue, excellent food and service. Buffet lunch was delicious, unique and plentiful. Thank you.

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