Al's Steakhouse
Golden Triangle, Ottawa
Restaurant in Ottawa, Canada
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Al's Steakhouse is a practical Elgin Street choice for birthdays, client dinners, and date nights that need a familiar steakhouse setting without complicated planning. Choose it over lighter or trendier Ottawa options when the group wants comfort, centrality, and an easy celebration format.
About Al's Steakhouse
Al's Steakhouse is an Ottawa option to consider when the brief is direct: a venue name, smart casual dress, and daily hours that are easy to understand. If you are comparing choices, Harmons Steakhouse, Town, and Gitanes are other names to weigh depending on the kind of evening your group wants.
Book it for a low-friction Ottawa meal
The main reason to keep Al's Steakhouse on the shortlist is its schedule. Hours run from 11 AM to 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, and from 11 AM to 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. That makes it easier to consider for a range of Ottawa plans, especially when the group needs a venue with clearly listed daily hours.
Dress code is also direct: smart casual. For questions about seating setup, group capacity, menu format, price range, drinks program, or special service style, contact the restaurant directly if those details will determine the visit.
Who should choose somewhere else
Choose another restaurant if your decision depends on menu details, a specific dietary accommodation, a particular seating arrangement, or a clearly documented special-occasion format. Pure Kitchen Elgin, Rosetti Pizzeria, Gitanes, Harmons Steakhouse, and the full Ottawa restaurants guide may be useful reference points when comparing different kinds of dining plans.
The practical verdict: Al's Steakhouse is best treated as an Ottawa venue with daily hours and a smart casual dress code. It is a sensible name to consider when those basics match the occasion, but any more specific expectation should be confirmed directly before making plans.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–11 PM
- Location
- 327 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M5, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- alssteakhouse.ca
- Phone
- +16132337111
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Al's Steakhouse reads like a dependable Centretown institution: a neighbourhood room you return to rather than a one-off destination. A steakhouse meal follows a sequence of bread, shared starter, centre-cut main, sauce on the side and the potato in its customary role, with enjoyment tied to consistent execution. That focus on sourcing, precise cooking and measured service pacing gives Al's a composed, sophisticated intimacy. It's less about theatrical surprises and more about the quiet rewards of reliability, where regulars appreciate steady quality and the familiar structure of a well-run steakhouse.
Best For
Al's sits comfortably between the professional lunch trade and the pre-theatre, occasion-driven dinner service. It suits workday power lunches, planned date nights and milestone dinners alike. Because the format encourages a paced, multi-course rhythm, it also works well for groups who want a structured, shareable steakhouse experience. Expect a neighbourhood-focused crowd that leans on loyalty and repeat visits rather than destination tourism.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the steakhouse grammar when ordering: start with bread and a shared starter, then move to a centre-cut main. The menu signals classic, meat-forward choices, notably the 20 oz bone-in rib steak and the 10 oz filet mignon, so pick the cut that matches your appetite (and consider the bone-in for extra heft). Ask for sauces on the side and plan for a potato accompaniment as part of the ritual. Don't skip the house touches: the garlic salad dressing is singled out as a signature flourish. Because meals here tend to unfold slowly, pace your courses and share starters if you're dining in a group.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic contemporary decor with a cozy dining room, brighter bar area, and seasonal patio, offering an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- 20 oz bone-in rib steak
- 10 oz filet mignon
- garlic salad dressing
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 327 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M5, Canada
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pure Kitchen Elgin, Notable alternative
- Town, Notable alternative
- Rosetti Pizzeria, Notable alternative
- Harmons Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Gitanes, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Al's Steakhouse compares in Ottawa
Against Harmons Steakhouse, Al's Steakhouse is the more familiar, lower-friction steakhouse choice; Harmons is the better cross-shop when the steakhouse itself is the main event and the group wants a more polished splurge. If the decision is about ease and a classic Elgin Street dinner, Al's is the simpler call.
Town and Gitanes suit diners who want a more contemporary Ottawa dining-room feel rather than a traditional steakhouse night. Pick Town for a neighborhood-restaurant mood, Gitanes for a sharper occasion dinner, and Al's when the group will be happiest with a familiar steakhouse format.
Pure Kitchen Elgin and Rosetti Pizzeria are better fallbacks for lighter, more casual, or less meat-focused plans. Pure Kitchen is the better fit for plant-forward diners; Rosetti is easier for pizza and relaxed group ordering. Al's wins when the occasion calls for a more traditional sit-down dinner.
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Compare Al's Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Steakhouse | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Pure Kitchen Elgin | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Town | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Rosetti Pizzeria | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Harmons Steakhouse | Ottawa | No published awards |
| Gitanes | Ottawa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al's Steakhouse good for solo dining?
It can be considered for solo dining if the basics work for you: Ottawa location, smart casual dress, and daily hours from 11 AM, closing at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday and 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. If you prefer a particular seating format, check with the restaurant directly.
