Das Lokal - Ottawa

Incredible atmosphere, amazing service, and the food... Oh man, the food is spectacular. We went during thier Oktoberfest event. The beer cheese was so good and was filled with fresh herbs. The chicken schnitzel was our main. Was perfectly cooked, and paid with the most incredible fresh vegetables. The black forest cake finished the night. The fresh fruits and creme pairs perfectly with the cherries and intense chocolate. I highly recommend trying this place, you will love it!

Nice ambience, friendly staff, the food though didn’t meet expectation. I order French toast and it just bland, too sweet and nothing special to rave about. “Freshly squeeze” orange juice wasn’t fresh.

A brunch and a lunch at Das Lokal, located near the ByWard market, in Ottawa, Ontario.Great atmosphere, whether you're sitting indoors or outdoors on the patio. Quick and friendly service and a wide variety of delicious dishes, made from fresh, local ingredients.On the menu (Brunch):• Smoked Salmon Waffle Tartine: House buckwheat waffle (gluten free), Sustainable smoked salmon, quark (buttermilk creme fraiche) with pickled red onions, fresh dill and crispy capers, served with homies and side salad. Extra: 2 Bekings eggs and hollandaise.• Ploughman's Breakfast: 2 cheeses (local and European), Seed to Sausage Beaus Bratwurst, 1 house charcuterie, frittata, mustard, house pickles and jam, served with Nats Sourdough bread and butter. (Gluten free bread or crackers available).On the menu (Lunch):• Sourdough BLT: Perth Pork double smoked bacon, roasted garlic mayo, mixed greens, salt and pepper greenhouse tomatoes on toasted sourdough from Nat's bread, served with fries and side salad.• German Burger: Pork sausage patty, sauerkraut, maple dijon, aioli, swiss, caramelized onions on a Nat's Bread pretzel bun. Served with fries and greens.Instagram: @daslokalkitchenbar

I’m from Germany, so after living in Ottawa for 10 months now, I needed to try this restaurant. I went there with a friend and the food was pretty good (way overpriced though), but if you’re searching for authentic German food, this is probably not what you’re looking for.

Great service and decent ambience. In terms of food, my mom and I enjoyed our brunch here (French toast and eggs benedict). The home fries that came with the eggs benedict were so good! However, my dad ordered the Ploughman’s breakfast and wasn’t the biggest fan.Overall, I recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a casual brunch spot in/near the Byward market. I am also curious to try items from their dinner menu in the future.