Ottawa Rooftop Restaurants: The Best Elevated Dining Spots in the City

From canal-view terraces at the Château Laurier to tropical-themed perches above Sparks St and waterfront pavilion decks...

From canal-view terraces at the Château Laurier to tropical-themed perches above Sparks St and waterfront pavilion decks...

Upscale canal-side patios in the Glebe, cheap riverside picnic spots operated by the NCC, multi-level patio...

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Tropical tiki themes above Sparks Street, waterfront pavilion decks. floral-covered rooftop decks...

Restored banking halls on Sparks Street, intimate tasting menu rooms on Wellington W, rooftop terraces above ByWard Market, and canal-side patios

The best Ottawa brunch spots as per Reddit, from sub-$10 diner plates to patio seats worth planning around.

From $9 weekend classics in Hintonburg to courtyard patios hidden behind Market storefronts...

The places Reddit threads keep circling back to are ones that have been open since 5:30am, the former laundromats serving $9 plates, the basement arts pubs with garlic-braised mushrooms and board games on the shelf.

Ottawa is heading into one of the busiest spring weekends with glowing forest walks, festivals, markets, and activities for every crowd.