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   Waldo

   Ottawa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Very good food in an excellent ambience with great service!
   

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   CurtisB

   Toronto

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great place to eat, the blind menu is always fun and a la carte never disappoints either. Service is spot on everytime and the food doesn't disappoint.
   

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   GS1234

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience2

   I found the food spiced overly hot. Also the sauce used for the cauliflower and black's chicken was identical.
   

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4. CV

   ClarkeV

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We had the tasting menu with the wine flights, every single dish was delicious.
   

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   TrishP

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   A little disappointed in the duck confit, I’ve had better elsewhere, The mash & cherry lick were very good. Service was excellent & friendly. Beautiful decor. Thankyou.
   

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   KellyR

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

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   Our server was absolutely outstanding. Have great recommendations and absolutely made it a perfect experience. DO NOT SKIP THE BAGUETTE!!
   

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   DrJAE

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

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   We were a party of four - 2 folk had short ribs, and one had rib eye and the other had the chicken schnitzel. Our waitress was excellent, very attentive, and knew the menu well enough to make recommendations and warn about potential food allergies. Both of the short rib dishes had the same complaint - stringy meat. The rib eye eater complained of a lack of taste to his beef. The chicken schnitzel was excellent - well prepared with a savoury sauce & tender gnocchi. We also had 2 orders of oysters which were excellent and two orders of Gochugaru Yukon fries which were superb. Presentation was excellent, the service was very swift, and the temperature of the food was perfect. The value for money was not so favourable, but maybe that is the new reality of restaurant meals in Ottawa. If we return we will stay away from the beef dishes and sample some of the other tempting fare.
   

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   JasonandJen

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 19, 2023

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   Absolutely a great experience. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile and brought to our table. Within minutes our awesome waiter Mike came to the table to us and to see what we wanted to drink. He was very outgoing, personable and explained what was in each of our dishes (We had the blind sharing dinner) We also had a bottle of wine which was always topped up and chilled in between glasses. Each of our dishes were full of flavour, sweet, savoury and a little bold. They were presented beautifully on the plates. The desert was the perfect pairing to our meal to finish it off on a high note. It was absolutely delicious. The portion sizes were perfect and we were full by the end of the meal. We were also lucky to be able to meet Chef Blackie, what a great guy. He came over to our table and he talked to us like we’ve known him for ages, talking about family and life experiences. Definitely a guy I would sit down with to have a beer and watch a game with. He’s a hard working man, something I can respect. As we left and passed by the kitchen we thanked all of the cooks/sou chefs which were all responsive and even thanked us for coming in which really shows that they are there for the customers and truly understand that without customers there is no business. The pricing was on point, I actually thought that they could charge more. You get what you pay for and so we were very pleased. Overall it is a must to go to, not just for the food but the overall experience. We will be going back and anyone questioning if they should go, should. 100% praise to the whole staff. Thank you for a great night. We will see you soon. Jay and Jen
   

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   MikeJ

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience2

   I've been many times and it just isn't as good as it once was. The food was good, but you expect better than good. There are no mocktails or any 0 percent beers for one of the people at our table, which is behind the times and show a lack of understanding the current trends.
   

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    EffyL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    It’s good in general, but not as luxurious as expected. The blind sharing menu, we would conclude, it’s a bit too expensive, not worth the value, most items are just from the menu. Costs over $200 for $140 value meal.
    

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    LisaF

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    We had the 8 course tasting menu with the 3 flights of wine. It was the most delicious, interesting and eclectic menu. We will be back soon. Highly recommend.
    

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12. DF

    DebraF

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    Great food and ambience. Friendly and helpful server. The men raved about the oysters and everyone loved the bao buns. We will be back.
    

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    MarieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    Excellent food and good service! We had the sharing plates, excellent choice.
    

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    CherylL

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    Chef Michael Blackie always ensures a memorable experience.
    

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    Cara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

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    We went for Mother’s Day brunch and it was the best brunch we’ve ever had. The food was amazing and so was the service.
    

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    AndreS

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

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    The food is always excellent, I recommend the blind tasting board. It allows you to try various items on the menu. The waiter service was great.
    

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    DanaL

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

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    Tuna pizza is amazing!! Barb and Dale are fantastic servers!!
    

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    Ralph

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

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    Having never been to NEXT before this was a real treat. Our food was excellent. Our server too was wonderful (Emma?). I was disappointed we were unable to use our gift cards for tax and tip and could not have the remaining amount subtracted from one of the cards. We were told this was because they were purchased at Costco.
    

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19. LM

    LeeleeM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    I hate leaving less than stellar reviews, but this was our second time at Next & it was, again, really mediocre. Our waitress was not personable & it really just felt like she did not want to be there. It was too loud for my parents to be able to have full conversations & only a few dishes were memorable (but those few dishes were delicious!). Sadly, I don’t think that we would go back again.
    

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    MartinB

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

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    Food was amazing. Great attention to details. Will go again.
    

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    KarinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

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    Great unique dishes. Food was presented well and tasted great. Nice to be able to check out the menu online to determine what is being served as the menu does change.
    

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    CharlotteP

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibe and delicious food. A gem of Stittsville.
    

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23. HX

    HotelX

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Server would disappear regularly Too many smoke breaks would be my guess Never asked if we wanted more drinks, never offered tea or coffee at dessert. Forgot a drink order at the beginning. Brought plates out one at a time leaving the 6th guest to wait while the steak they ordered continues to cook. Zero hustle.
    

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    Michael

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

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    We have heard ravings about NeXT over the years, and finally decided it was time to experience it for ourselves. We were greeted by Chef Blackie upon entrance, which was surprising and nice. The ambiance of the dining room was a cool, open and modern feel, but also somewhat relaxed. We did the blind menu tasting, which was definitely filling, and left no room for extra add-ons. My gf dislikes cilantro, and they were thoughtful enough to put it on the side. The fennel salad was refreshing, the bao buns were very good. I will say that the cod and the miso braised beef were the winners of the night. Service was professional, drinks were good. Overall, we did enjoy our first experience. It was nice to see energetic staff in an open kitchen smiling, and a Chef being present. We would try again but ‘next’ time, for a special occasion and maybe when there is a new menu to change it up.
    

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    KyleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

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    It doesn’t matter what you order the food is alway amazing!
    

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26. CN

    CatN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

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    Delicious food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Sharing plates are a good size, and presentation is excellent. Attentive and knowledgeable servers make it even more fabulous.
    

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    Byron

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

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    Great food and service. Wasn't too busy on the weekday we attended. Had the blind tasting 8 course menu and wine flight. Pairings were very good and had a good portion of food.
    

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28. AC

    ArmandoC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

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    As always an excellent experience at NeXT. If you haven’t been there you need to get there.
    

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    CherylH

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    2 of us had the sharing selection — fabulous!! Would be nice to see more coziness and booths instead of such an open concept. Maybe some nicer tables (we had 2 pushed together that were different heights). Just something missing from the ambience but the food was great.
    

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    Ravin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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    Particular meal more suited to warm weather. Was looking for heavier meal.
    

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    MagdiF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5

    We had a young female server who was quite cold with my party, and kept trying to remove our plates quickly. We ordered the blind tasting menu, overall it was okay. The dessert portion was not good. The peanut butter balls had a oily/burnt taste.
    

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    Angela

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

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    The blind tasting is unique and excellent experience. The entire group, including a picky eater tried everything and loved it. We will be back!
    

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    PascalV

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

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    Awesome atmosphere! Tasty food great cocktails, couldn’t ask for more 💯!!
    

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    MelL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

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    The whole experience was wonderful. From reservation to bill payment. Our waitress Barb went above and beyond for a member of our party who has celiac disease. Could not have asked for a better and more attentive waitress and experience.
    

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35. LH

    LorriH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

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    Yes, I would, great atmosphere, great food. Compliments to the Chef!
    

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    MaryW

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

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    Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable service. Excellent wine suggestions to accompany the food. Delicious food, generous portions.
    

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    ajiri

    Manitoba

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The food was as excellent as I remembered. The chef told us about exciting changes to the menu that are coming next month. Can’t wait to come back!
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall1food5service5ambience1

    Owner came out and talked to the couple next to us throughout our entire entree. We couldn’t talk to each other and share a special night because of how loud it was. I think it’s important for the chef/owner to come out and greet their guests, but in this circumstance the conversation lasted 15-20 minutes.
    

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39. AL

    AgataL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    "Next" is one of the best restaurants in town. I have dinned here many times, usually with a group of friends. The food is always delicious and varied. The service is outstanding. I am looking forward to our next visit and another amazing dining experience at "Next" soon.
    

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    KunalC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

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    Lovely atmosphere to have dinner with friends and family. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone and will visit again during the summer.
    

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