Kelsey's Restaurant - Ottawa Bank Street

Name: Kelsey's Restaurant - Ottawa Bank Street
Address: 2206 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1V 1J6
Telephone: (613) 736-9600
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

51 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Comfort Food

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Kelseys has been Canada's Original Roadhouse since 1978. Inspired by the uninhibited spirit of road tripping and the classic Roadhouse, the rules are different at Kelseys. It is where you go to eat what you want to eat, drink what you want to drink, and be who you want to be. Enjoy classics like our legendary spinach dip, fresh double stacked burgers, two-handed sandwiches, and unforgettable chicken wings. Fuel your adventurous spirit that craves something a little different - a little more Original!

In the mood for great food, drinks, and a lot of fun? Take a trip down the block to Kelseys.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 20, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(613) 736-9600

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 736-9600
Website
http://www.kelseys.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
2206 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 1J6
Neighbourhood
Hintonburg
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Four Cheese Spinach Dip
Our legendary made from scratch creamy spinach dip made with cheese, spinach, red peppers, onions and served with warm pita chips. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2$15.29
Four Cheese Spinach Dip with Garlic Shrimp
Classic spinach dip made with garlic butter shrimp. Oh yea we went there! (cal/serving)
- Serves 2$17.99
Southern Cajun Fried Shrimp
Chef-inspired shrimp and onion strings seasoned in a southern Cajun spice, fried to perfection. Served with our Original Cajun dip. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2$15.49
Quesadilla
Our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream. Add On: Fajita Chicken: Fajita chicken, our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2$13.99
Flat Pan Nachos
A GIGANTIC platter of tortilla chips smothered in our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, salsa, and sour cream. (cal/serving)
- Full Pan (Serves 6)$18.99
- 1/2 Pan (Serves 3)$13.99
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Hand-cut potato wedges topped with chicken tossed in our creamy buffalo sauce and three-cheese blend. (cal/serving)
- Serves 2$14.99
Garlic Honey Buns
Nine Martin's Famous Potato Rolls® filled with garlic butter and a savory cheese blend. Topped with a honey drizzle. Bet you can't just eat one! (cal/serving)
- Serves 3$9.99
Burly Beef Chili$10.99
Made from scratch hearty chili with ground beef, kidney beans, and a kick of Frank's RedHot® sauce. Topped with our three cheese blend and served with 2 Cheesy Garlic Honey Buns
Broccoli Cheddar Soup$8.79
Our classic creamy broccoli and cheddar cheese soup, served with 2 Cheesy Garlic Honey Buns

Burly Burgers

Patty Melt$17.99
Texas toast grilled cheese filled with double-stacked patties, pickles, onions, and smothered in special sauce
Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burger$18.49
Double stacked patties, double-smoked bacon, cheese, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, smothered in Jim Beam® Bourbon BBQ sauce and mayo
Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Burger$18.49
Double stacked patties, topped with double-smoked bacon, peameal bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, shredded lettuce, red onions, and mayo
Mushroom Melter Burger$18.99
Double-stacked patties with roasted mushrooms, Swiss and cheddar cheese, double-smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, and smokin' Cajun sauce

Build Your Own Burger

Starting at $16.49

Choose Your Bun
Ace Bakery™ bun (220 cal), Gluten-friendly bun (250 cal)
Choose Your Patty
100% ground chuck patties* (2) (260 cal), Fresh grilled chicken breast* (1) (110 cal), Plant-based patty (1) (260 cal)
Add Premium Toppings
Patty (210 cal) $2.99, Double-smoked bacon (90 cal) $0.99, Peameal bacon (50 cal) $0.99, Cheese (60-120 cal) $0.99, Swiss cheese (60-120 cal) $0.99, Goat cheese (100 cal) $0.99, Onion Rings (130 cal) $0.99, Onion Strings (130 cal) $0.99, Guacamole (50 cal) $0.99
Toppings
Tomato (5 cal), Onion (25 cal), Pickle (40 cal), Mayo (80 cal), House made sauce (57 cal), Shredded lettuce (5 cal)

Hearty Handhelds

Chicken Caesar Wrap$17.49
Hand-breaded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, Caesar dressing, lettuce, and Parmesan cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla
Buffalo Chicken$17.49
Hand-breaded chicken breast tossed in our medium wing sauce and topped with shredded lettuce, tomato and peppercorn ranch sauce on an ACE™ Bakery bun
Steak N' Cheese Stack$18.99
AAA Cajun seasoned sirloin steak, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, red peppers, and ooey-gooey cheese in a grilled tortilla
Messy Fish$17.99
Wild cod hand-breaded with salt and vinegar chips and fried to perfection. Topped with coleslaw, tomato, shredded lettuce and tartar sauce on an ACE® Bakery bun
BBQ Chicken Club$17.99
Grilled chicken breast, apple butter BBQ sauce, cheese, double-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and crispy onion strings on an ACE® Bakery bun
Ultimate Bacon & Cheese Chicken Burger$17.99
Grilled chicken breast, topped with double-smoked bacon, peameal bacon, cheese, tomato, shredded lettuce, red onions and mayo on an ACE® Bakery bun
Game Day Dog$17.99
Nathan's Famous® 12-inch hot dog topped with our burly chili, three cheese blend, fried onions strings, and Cajun sauce stuffed into a butter toasted pretzel bun
Quesadilla$17.99
Our three cheese blend, tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream

Steak & Ribs

Classic Sirloin*$26.49
AAA 8oz. sirloin grilled to your liking and brushed with garlic butter. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Classic Sirloin with Roasted Mushrooms$30.49
AAA 8oz. sirloin grilled to your liking and smothered in our made in-house roasted mushroom balsamic cream sauce. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Cajun Shrimp Sirlion$31.49
AAA 8oz. sirloin grilled to your liking and topped with pan-seared shrimp in a rich Cajun cream sauce. Served with a side and seasonal veggies
Half Rack$23.99
Pork back ribs, slow-cooked and served with your choice of sauce, side, and coleslaw
Full Rack$33.49
Pork back ribs, slow-cooked and served with your choice of sauce, side, and coleslaw
Rib and Wing Combo$25.99
Half rack of our pork back ribs paired with four of our legendary chicken wings. Served with your choice of sauce, side, and coleslaw

Chicken Your Way

Choose your flavour: Mild (120-190 cal), Medium (100-150 cal), Hot (80-120 cal), Classic BBQ (120-180 cal), Honey Garlic (130-200 cal), Apple Butter BBQ (110-160 cal), Sweet and Spicy Thai (160-240 cal), Sea Salt & Black Pepper (15-20 cal), Sriracha Lime Seasoning (30-45 cal), Cajun Spice (25-40 cal), Lemon Pepper (20-30 cal)

Fingers (5 Piece)$14.49
Fresh chicken tenders hand-breaded and made to order
Wings
Our Roadhouse wings have been unforgettable since 1978. Breaded (1340-1820 cal) or Non-breaded (1020-1350 cal)
- Regular (10)$17.99
- Large (15)$23.49

The Side Lane

Loaded Sides

Add $1.99

Loaded Baked Potato$4.48
Loaded Fries$5.98
Loaded Kettle Chips$5.98
Poutine$5.98

Premium Sides

Add $0.99

Onion Rings$4.48
Sweet Potato Fries$4.48
Angry Fries$4.48

Classic Sides

Fries$3.49
Kettle Chips$3.49
Basmati Rice$3.49
Mashed Potatoes$3.49
Caesar Salad$3.49
Baked Potato$3.49
Steamed Veggies$3.49

Original Dipping Sauce

Add an Original Dipping Sauce

Cajun Dipper$0.99
Buffalo Spin Dipper$1.99

Big Ol' Bowls

Chicken Parm$20.49
Hand-breaded chicken breast with Parmesan cheese, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served over spaghetti with your choice of tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce
Thai Curry Bowl$18.99
Freshly sautéed chicken, peppers, basil, steamed broccoli, and baby bok choy in Thai curry sauce served over Basmati Rice or Shanghai Noodles. Topped with green onions
Alfredo Chicken Pasta$18.99
Chicken breast, spinach, and sun-dried tomato in a creamy Alfredo sauce with spiral Gemelli pasta and topped with a four-cheese gouda blend
Roadhouse alla Bourbon$17.99
Freshly sautéed chicken and bacon with spiral Gemelli pasta in our bourbon BBQ rosé sauce topped with fried spinach

Roadhouse Classics

Lemon Pepper Salmon*$23.99
Oven-baked lemon pepper Atlantic salmon served with basil pesto aioli, basmati rice and seasonal veggies
Chicken Fried Chicken$18.49
Hand-breaded chicken breast smothered in Roadhouse gravy. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Salt and Vinny Fish & Chips$16.49
A wild cod fillet hand-breaded in-house with salt and vinegar chips and fried to perfection. Served with fries, coleslaw, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce
Balsamic Chicken$18.99
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with our house-made balsamic cream sauce. Served with your choice of side and seasonal veggies
Chicken Fajitas$20.99
Sizzlin' chicken with sauteed veggies, soft flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheese and all the trimmings

Smooth Ridin' Salads

Chicken, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad*$18.49
Grilled chicken breast on mixed greens, balsamic marinated beets & tossed in a sweet onion vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Chicken Caesar Salad$17.99
Grilled chicken breast served on romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with double-smoked bacon, croutons, and Parmesan
Sonoma Chicken Salad$18.49
Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast, peppers, tomatoes, feta, raisins, croutons, mixed seeds and nuts, topped with a honey citrus dressing

Detour to Desserts

Messy Cookie Sandwich$8.49
French vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two giant freshly baked warm chocolate chip cookies. Topped with chocolate and caramel sauce
White Chocolate Cheesecake$7.99
A drak chocolate cookie crumble crust filled with thick white chocolate cheesecake. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce
Funnel Cake Fries$7.99
Golden fried strips of funnel cake tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with French vanilla ice cream and choice of chocolate or caramel sauce

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

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LindaG
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My friend and I were at Kelsey's for a mid-week lunch as we have done often. The restaurant was quiet at that time and we enjoyed our visit very much. The menu was quite varied, we had an excellent waitress and the food was delivered exactly as ordered, I had a very excellent Thai Chicken Curry Bowl and my friend had the Sonoma Salad with Chicken. We topped it off by sharing a very lusciousdessert called Funnel Cake Fries.
DG
DebbieG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience3
very disappointed with the food, first my husband and i ordered ribs, mine came to me freezing cold and my husbands were not even cooked ( still raw inside) the manager came over, apologized and asked us if we wanted something different, we both said we would have the mushroom sauce steak and we wanted it cooked medium. The plates mere brought to us and as soon as we cut into them the blood was pouring out the were blue rare, the manager came over again, apologized and asked us if we wanted something else, at this point we were very frustrated and did not want anything else. The manager did come over aging and give us $75 in gift certificates but honestly i do not think we will return to this location
PP
PierreP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was great server spoke to us in french. My wife took the Sirloin steak it was good. I took the wing and ribs i was dissapointed by the rib the were really hard and cold the were ok. The restaurant was nice and clean. Are drinks were really good.
SH
SylvieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jorja is a delight! Had a wonderful time. The best feta salad was yummm!
WB
WayneB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Fair quality, but $$$overpriced. Service was good and ambiance was ok
L
Ladyhawke
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Let me first say that the service was friendly and prompt and professional. We were made to feel special and cared for. Everyone enjoyed their food. The booth was unusually comfortable and that's saying a lot as I'm a very big woman. At one point we were disturbed for a short time by a child crying in the next booth but there's nothing much a restaurant can do about that. It didn't affect our meal overall. It was a special Christmas get-together and this was definitely the place to have it.
m
manuela
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
The person that attend us was quite intense. Even that I can understand that we need to consume he was insistent, making me feel awkward and anxious.
JO
JayO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent spot for family eating. We loved it, and we enjoyed the food. The servers were amazing too, they were very attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Lunch choices sparse
S
Stripefish
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been many times and enjoyed delicious meals every time. We really look forward to sitting on the balcony every summer. Highly recommend.
NK
NaomiK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
Extremely noisy which was a shame because it really reflected poorly on the restaurant. I understand that you want to make sure customers have a good time, but having 1 or 2 patrons screaming in the bar really makes it hard for families to have a reasonably pleasant sunday dinner.
L
Leafs04
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent menu choices, overall excellent
LG
LarryG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
You have a great patio and should have live acoustic music. For example a solo guitarist who plays guitar and sings. I would highly recommend #larry6string. You need a better selection of beers on tap as I could not believe you did not have draft Richards red nor Keith's red on tap. Also my Thai cuisine bowl seems smaller than it used to be -- except not the price. Plus there should be screens on patio. especially for the playoffs and blue jays games
RH
RobertH
Ottawa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent Service. Food was very good and on time. Great cocktails. Go for the 2 handers.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food is very good,Service level need bit improvement, our waitress was little bit cold whit us. But in general it is good
F
Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The service was outstanding! Our server was very polite and welcoming and the general ambience of the room made the wait time feel much shorter. Great food, great service and an overall great dining experience!
BF
BarryF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, and the server attentive. What more could you want? Definitely will go back.
c
cherdob
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server, Peter, was very pleasant and did not rush us at all. It was a very pleasant experience as I had not seen my cousin for 15 yrs and we were able to take our time and enjoy each other. I would certainly go to Kelseys on Bank St again.
AP
AnneP
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great dinner out. Excellent friendly service. Food was delicious, not too expensive and didn’t have to wait too long!
RC
RebeccaC
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, friendly servers and amazing music. Kelsey’s is a great place to visit alone, with family or with friends.
LG
LindaG
Ottawa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Menu Selections seem to have improved. 2 members of my party of 4 had the chicken fajitas and we were both very pleased, both with the quality, flavor and lavish quantity. The hamburgers ordered by the others were very much enjoyed. But special thanks to the server who was efficient and attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place, quiet and great service
CB
CarolB
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The menu offers lots of different choices and the food was very well prepared. It was quiet - more COVID fallout, though, so not sure that will be the norm.
M
Mado
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Emily was very warm and welcoming and our server J was great! Food was awesome and we were pleasd that we were able to enjoy Kelsey's once again.
BW
BritanyW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Used scene for 10 off,,,said didn’t work, then noticed today scene point gone
ER
ElaineR
Atlantic City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot. Dinner was good but you need to offer desserts that are not 1600 calories!! Something simple and low cal for those of us watching what we are eating.
S
Sarah
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Steak wasn’t seasoned or cooked to order and you could tell nothing was fresh
R
Rocky
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The server was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable about the beer that is offered. The burgers are delicious. Always good value. It's a favorite for me.
LM
LauraM
Ottawa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service was excellent!
JC
JoanC
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had our usual waiter( young man) who was wonderful as always!
H
Helgi
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice and cozy restaurant. We like the food and the service was excellent and very friendly
MJ
MariaJ
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Wide range of choices. Substitutes welcomed. At 5:00 pm it was rather busy and noisy. Recommend reservations. Overall I would return to this restaurant and leave enough room for dessert.
m
mikel
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this location and have become regulars over the last several years. Matt is a really great server and we always ask to sit in his section!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice meal! Large servings! Went with my grandparents and they also loved it. Definitely will be going back.
c
constancew
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not having eaten out recently, it was a pleasure to just sit there and enjoy the new ambiance - recent renos & a very friendly waitress
HH
HermH
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
My meal was excellent, my favourite is the balsamic chicken. Our server was good natured and very attentive. Bonus for my birthday I got a free dessert. PERFECT!
LM
LaurieM
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice patio and tables with umbrellas. I would definitely return.
T
Tobys
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Felt very safe there as they keep all the tables apart in fact they only use every second table went Thursday for their half price wings
D
Dodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
It was all around a good experience. And I would return again.
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xdr1
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience3
The wait-staff were excellent!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Kelsey's Restaurant - Ottawa Bank Street does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Kelsey's Restaurant - Ottawa Bank Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 736-9600.

Kelsey's Restaurant - Ottawa Bank Street is rated 4.2 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Kelsey's Restaurant - Ottawa Bank Street does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.