The Cameron

Name: The Cameron
Address: 176 Cameron Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 0X5
Telephone: (613) 730-7207
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

47 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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The Cameron is the newest edition to the Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club that was established in 1881. The Belmont, a tiny Old Ottawa South haunt known for its inventive plates and cocktails have partnered up with the OTLBC to turn the club’s second floor into The Cameron, a neighbourhood hangout with a cottage-chic vibe and a club-friendly menu. The tennis club has always pushed the motto of “your cottage in the city” so they ran with that theme, taking out the old-school banquet chairs and tables and replacing them with picnic tables and and long benches. Picture a big, friendly camp mess hall — but with better food!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 26, 2023

11:00 p.m.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Canadian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 730-7207
Website
https://www.cameronottawa.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Phil Denny
Catering
The Cameron prides itself in offering our clients a one-stop, party planning solution that provides delicious catering, full beverage services, event staffing and much more. We serve seasonally inspired and locally sourced contemporary food with culinary influences from around the world.
Private party facilities
Our beautiful Mess Hall is located on the second floor of the clubhouse. The Mess Hall can comfortably seat 120 people and comes with additional space on the balcony, to be customized to your needs. The Mess Hall features a fully-stocked bar, an open kitchen concept, high ceilings, hardwood floors and plenty of room to dance the night away!

Location
176 Cameron Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 0X5
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Parking Details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Child-Friendly
Ottawa
Neighbourhood gem
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Great for scenic views
Ottawa
Child-Friendly
Ottawa
Neighbourhood gem
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Great for scenic views

47 Reviews

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NealH
Montreal
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Cameron has a unique vibe, being the house restaurant at the Ottawa Tennis (and no longer Lawn Bowling) Club. The kitchen, a side project of The Belmont Cafe, produces a menu that is well above the standard pub fare, with several interesting, unusual dishes and many custom cocktails. Overall, a really fun and satisfying dinner!
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GenB
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Ambiance and decor were great. However the food was very disappointing. Not for foodies, this is chain restaurant level quality.
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Goldiepony83
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous first time at the Cameron for a casual birthday celebration. Adrian and our server were wonderful, warm and attentive. The food and drinks were very tasty, we all tried something different from the menu and enjoyed our bites n' sips. The outdoor space was comfortable, bustling and entertaining with the open view of the tennis and volleyball courts. We will definitely be back next season!
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LoniB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Friends really enjoyed it and food was delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Affordable and great food. Making this a regular spot.
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DonM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great server. Some concern about the outdoor table with children on chairs directly beside the railing overlooking the patio seemed a little unsafe. Also the availability of items accidentally falling to the patio below. However, I don't know what to suggest as a remedy to the railing other than young children not sitting next to it. Otherwise, great venue.
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Canadatom
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Continued reliable food at The Cameron. Honest, simple cooking done right. Stellar service.
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Paul
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Tucked away and very unexpected venue. Mains were great and ambience was calm and nice for an evening dinner.
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RobertF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good pub/casual food. Wonderful place to dine on a nice summer evening
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Kathy
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A very enjoyable experience. I will return and will tell my friends to as well.
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LindsayO
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
The food was a bit disappointing. We assumed, as it was the same owners as the Belmont, that the ingredients would be impressive. The club sandwich was quite boring, which could have been remedied with a more exciting bread choice. The steak frites included a bit of a disappointing steak. The fries were good though! Atmosphere was nice and the staff were super friendly! They had a kids buffet, which is a great idea and a movie playing with popcorn for the kiddos. I’m not upset I went there, but unlikely to go back any time soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Cameron is a very very special place. The staff are the best part- always happy, patient even when there is a table full of many excited kids, and just good people. They make the Friday movie night so special. It really is magic. The menu is excellent and you can’t beat the ambience sitting on the upper deck of the 100 year old clubhouse.
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LisaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food is great and it’s a beautiful place to hang out.
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MattH
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cameron has GREAT service considering how busy it usually is. We go there often and have never been disappointed. Keep up the good work. I believe the X factor is the service, the menu is fairly simple but you need to continue to have good and competent servers to make the experience good.
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Steve
Ottawa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
I think we came to the Cameron with too high of expectations. We've been to it's sister restaurant the Belmont a number of times and have always been blown away by the quality of the food, drinks and overall experience. Sadly, the Cameron really didn't measure up to our expectations. The serving staff were friendly, although not very attentive (they were all quite young so it's forgivable). The drinks sounded good on paper, but were almost undrinkably bitter (both had WAAAAY to much lemon juice in them). Our appetizer was quite good, but both of our mains felt a rushed, not very fresh, and just didn't measure up to the quality we came to expect from the Belmont. Overall it feels like the Cameron started out with good intentions, and a fairly well thought out menu, but has missed the mark on execution because of an inexperienced staff and poor supervision. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be back.
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Glebevisitor
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best burger I have had in a long time. The service is also excellent! I'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Had a table booked and wasn’t let in won’t be going back
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RobT
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and awesome staff. Burgers and fish tacos were wonderful.
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katc
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was a good experience overall! The food is good and service is inproving here.
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JasonK
Ottawa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and great casual ambience. Highly recommend!
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frda
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fantastic family dining experience! We love this place.
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DineoutinOttawa
Hawaii
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chaotic Family night meal was still really great because the balcony dining at the Cameron is amazing. You just can’t beat the atmosphere!! Happy to wait a bit too long for a decent burger and cold beers. Most of the servers appear to be “in the weeds” most of the time. It’s amazing that they manage the mob as well as they do!
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LaurenH
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, ambiance. Best patio. Hidden gem.
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Disappointed
Ottawa
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
It was truly saddening to see every dimension of this once-splendid dining experience in total ruins - the appearance and ambience have been destroyed by the renos - as a small example the replacement of the original benches with those cheesy white plastic chairs was tasteless and needless - and the food was absolutely appalling - this version of the Cam may well fail fast unless major changes are made
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Heather
Ottawa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We loved our meal at The Cameron, and can't wait to go back and try more from the menu. The bourbon smash is a must-have!
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Skippy
Sinaloa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
26 degrees c and those wonderful chefs cooked hot meals. Thanks for the hard workers who served us. Love the Cameron (and the chairs with backs). Lynn McNabb
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Canadatom
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
* Polite, friendly & charming server * Comfort food of burgers & fries were top notch * Nice selection of beverages * Pleasant atmosphere on the porch * Super hospitality from Adrian
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Gary
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
The location and ambience is unbeatable. Two minor food points. The curry bowl comes advertised with “cilantro” but for the second time ordering it had no cilantro and none provided after noting this. Would prefer the fish taco with unbreaded fish.
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LizT
Ottawa
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
We’ve been customers of the Cameron for a few years. The drinks and food were always good. Yesterday we went for the first time of the summer and ambiance was as usual, casual, cozy but fun with the tennis players smashing in the back. But the food was really sub par. Not at all the usual quality and the price are too high for what it is now. Very disappointing. We live next door :(
The CameronResponded on May 29, 2023
Liz, thank you for taking the time to share your review. We value feedback as it helps us improve and grow our business. We're disappointed to hear that you feel our food quality has declined from previous years. As a neighbour and longtime patron, we want you to know that we're always open to discussing any concerns you may have had. Perhaps some of the issues could have been addressed immediately,leading to a better experience. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance Sincerely, Adrian
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Laura
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great food! We love the friendly service and the unique setting beside the tennis courts.
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SophieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice 2nd floor south-facing patio that overlooks the tennis courts which are surrounded by greenery — feels like eating at a cottage clubhouse
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Fluffy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, terrific server and wonderful view of the tennis courts and flowers!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Cameron is a gem! What a wonderful stetting for a family Brunch ❤️
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bobr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Event was the Mother's Day Brunch. The food and service were excellent.
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AlisonW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s a great neighbourhood pub. Very good food for the price. And a nice big covered patio overlooking the tennis courts. Fills a niche almost perfectly. Will go again.
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MARL
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server, Food, Wine, Ambiance all were excellent! Everyone totally enjoyed the evening! Looking forward to next time!
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PeterMcK
Manitoba
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Love the caprese salad and the veggie burger is also excellent.
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LucieZ
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out with family at The Cameron. Friendly staff, great location, and we all enjoyed the tasty meal. Definitely recommend the burgers and the gyoza, but we are looking forward to coming back and trying the other items on the menu with a nice drink on the deck!
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MarioP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
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Allie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious food! Kid friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Cameron is rated 4.4 stars by 47 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 26, 2023

11:00 p.m.

176 Cameron Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 0X5

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Phil Denny
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.cameronottawa.com/
Phone number
(613) 730-7207
Catering
The Cameron prides itself in offering our clients a one-stop, party planning solution that provides delicious catering, full beverage services, event staffing and much more. We serve seasonally inspired and locally sourced contemporary food with culinary influences from around the world.
Private party facilities
Our beautiful Mess Hall is located on the second floor of the clubhouse. The Mess Hall can comfortably seat 120 people and comes with additional space on the balcony, to be customized to your needs. The Mess Hall features a fully-stocked bar, an open kitchen concept, high ceilings, hardwood floors and plenty of room to dance the night away!

The Cameron

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

How is The Cameron restaurant rated?

Is The Cameron currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Additional information