Al's Steakhouse is a family-owned Ottawa institution at 327 Elgin St, serving certified Angus beef aged a minimum of 40 days and grilled over live charcoal since 1967. The menu spans charcoal-grilled steaks, seafood, salads and sandwiches, plus its famous garlic salad dressing.
What Canadians order the most
18 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Soup of the Dayprepared daily | – | $10.00 |
| French Onion Soup Au Gratin | – | $15.00 |
| Steak Tartarehand-chopped tenderloin | – | $26.00 |
| Lump Crab Cakehouse remoulade | – | $19.00 |
| Zucchini Sticksal's famous garlic dip | – | $24.00 |
| Fried Calamaricocktail sauce | – | $24.00 |
| Coconut Shrimpthai sweet chili sauce | – | $26.00 |
| Sautéed P.E.I. Musselswhite wine leek sauce | – | $21.00 |
| Tuna Tartareavocado, pickled radish, asian dressing, crispy wontons | – | $26.00 |
| Warm Mushroom Toastgoat cheese, white wine cream sauce, truffle oil | – | $14.00 |
| Bone Marrowgreens, crostini | – | $28.00 |
| Escargots Au Gratinin-house garlic butter | – | $15.00 |
| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktailsharp horseradish cocktail sauce | – | $28.00 |
| Crab Stuffed Mushroomsin-house garlic butter, cream cheese, parmesan, chives | – | $15.00 |
| Thick Cut Bacondouble smoked, maple bourbon syrup | – | $20.00 |
| The Grand Platterlobster, shrimp, tuna tataki, oysters; serves 2 | – | $90.00 |
| Hot & Cold Towerlobster, shrimp, tuna tataki, crab cakes, tuna tartare, oysters; serves 4 | – | $175.00 |
| Oysters (each)east coast; minimum 4 | – | $3.75 |
11 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Saladbacon lardons, house croutons, famous caesar dressing | – | $19.00 |
| Add Proteinadd to any salad | – | $10.00 |
| Steak Saladfilet mignon, sautéed mushrooms, sweet potato crisps, al's garlic dressing or balsamic vinaigrette | – | $24.00 |
| Steak & Goat Cheese Saladfilet mignon, panko crusted goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms, pickled red onions, choice of dressing | – | $36.00 |
| Crab & Avocado Saladfresh crab, orange, crispy leeks, citrus tarragon vinaigrette | – | $24.00 |
| Seared Tuna Saladsesame seared tuna, miso dressing, pickled radish, heirloom carrots, fresh greens, crunchy noodles | – | $34.00 |
| Grilled Eggplant & Shiitake Saladgrilled eggplant, shiitake mushroom, greens, burnt honey-miso dressing | – | $24.00 |
| Grilled Halloumi Mediterranean Saladza'atar chips | – | $30.00 |
| Goat Cheese Saladpanko crusted chèvre, toasted hazelnut, pickled red onions, charcoal roasted red peppers, beets, citrus vinaigrette | – | $22.00 |
| Al's Famous Garlic Salad Dressing (1L bottle)take the taste home | – | $21.00 |
| Al's Famous Garlic Salad Dressing (500ml bottle)take the taste home | – | $12.00 |
14 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz Filet Mignon | – | $63.00 |
| 10 oz Filet Mignon | – | $67.00 |
| 14 oz Bone-In Filet | – | $69.00 |
| 12 oz New York Strip | – | $62.00 |
| 16 oz New York Strip | – | $69.00 |
| 14 oz Bone-In Rib Steak | – | $47.00 |
| 14 oz Rib Eye Steak | – | $62.00 |
| 20 oz Bone-In Rib Steak | – | $73.00 |
| 24 oz Porterhouseavailable sliced | – | $60.00 |
| 28 oz Porterhouseavailable sliced | – | $95.00 |
| 10 oz Australian A6 Wagyu New York Striploin | – | $110.00 |
| 10 oz Australian A9 Wagyu New York Striploin | – | $120.00 |
| 50 oz Tomahawk Steakperfect for sharing; bone marrow & herb butter, crispy smashed potatoes | – | $195.00 |
| The Butcher's Boardthick cut bacon, sliced 16 oz NY striploin, lamb chops, bone marrow, chicken kabobs, house sausage, jumbo garlic shrimp, vegetable skewer, crispy smashed potatoes | – | $225.00 |
10 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cognac Sauce | – | $4.00 |
| Peppercorn Sauce | – | $4.00 |
| Blue Cheese Butter | – | $4.00 |
| Béarnaise | – | $4.00 |
| Herb & Bone Marrow Butter | – | $4.00 |
| Goat Cheese | – | $6.00 |
| 6 oz Lobster Tailadd to any steak | – | $32.00 |
| Garlic Shrimp (4)add to any steak | – | $17.00 |
| Sea Scallops (2)add to any steak | – | $14.00 |
| Alaskan King Crab (1 lb)add to any steak | – | $175.00 |
8 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Potato Friesadd | – | $6.00 |
| Caramelized Onions | – | $9.00 |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | – | $9.00 |
| Onion Ringsadd | – | $6.00 |
| Asparagus | – | $14.00 |
| Creamed Spinach | – | $12.00 |
| Mac n' Cheese | – | $12.00 |
| Stuffed Baked Potatobacon, cheddar & chive; add | – | $6.00 |
4 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz Filet Mignonsautéed mushrooms, choice of side; includes al's starter salad | – | $30.00 |
| Cognac Minced Beefsteakfried onions, choice of side; includes al's starter salad | – | $22.00 |
| Chicken Brochettegarlic rice; includes al's starter salad | – | $22.00 |
| Fish & Chipscoleslaw; includes al's starter salad | – | $17.00 |
11 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steak on a Kaisercaramelized onions; choice of fries or salad | – | $26.00 |
| Classic Cheeseburgerlettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar; choice of fries or salad | – | $22.00 |
| Steak Burgerhouse grind, double patty, bacon jam, onion straws, aged cheddar; choice of fries or salad | – | $28.00 |
| Philly Cheesesteakonion straws; choice of fries or salad | – | $23.00 |
| Haddock Burgerlightly battered, bacon, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, house aioli; choice of fries or salad | – | $22.00 |
| Bacon Grilled Cheesesmoked bacon, aged cheddar, garlic bread, parmesan crust; choice of fries or salad | – | $18.00 |
| Roasted Vegetable & Goat Cheesetomato pesto, balsamic reduction; choice of fries or salad | – | $16.00 |
| Al's Club Sandwichcharcoal roasted chicken, smoked bacon, aged cheddar, pickled onion; choice of fries or salad | – | $23.00 |
| Brie Grilled Cheesetomato, basil salsa verde, balsamic reduction; choice of fries or salad | – | $16.00 |
| California Roasted Chickencheddar, bacon, tomato, avocado, house aioli; choice of fries or salad | – | $18.00 |
| Al's Steak Sandwich8 oz new york striploin, herb & bone marrow butter, caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms, chimichurri aioli; choice of fries or salad | – | $36.00 |
6 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pepper Steakcubed filet mignon, sautéed onion, mushrooms, green peppers, garlic rice, choice of side; includes al's starter salad | – | $46.00 |
| Black Peppercorn Filet10 oz filet mignon, peppercorn crusted, mushroom caps, cognac sauce, choice of side; includes al's starter salad | – | $70.00 |
| Lamb Chopshouse marinade, charcoal grilled, mint sauce, choice of side; includes al's starter salad | – | $54.00 |
| Roasted Chicken Breast10 herbs and spice rub, shiitake butter sauce, creamy horseradish whipped potatoes, citrus, roasted asparagus; includes al's starter salad | – | $38.00 |
| Al's Famous Shish Kabob - Filet Mignonpeppers, onion, tomato, garlic rice; includes al's starter salad | – | $50.00 |
| Al's Famous Shish Kabob - Chickenpeppers, onion, tomato, garlic rice, tzatziki; includes al's starter salad | – | $42.00 |
6 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Filetleek & butter sauce, asparagus, roasted potato; available blackened; includes al's starter salad | – | $44.00 |
| Lobster Tailstwo 6 oz tails, in-house garlic butter, garlic rice; includes al's starter salad | – | $68.00 |
| Butterflied Baked Shrimppersillade, in-house garlic butter, garlic rice; includes al's starter salad | – | $34.00 |
| Slow Roasted Codseasoned bread crumbs, in-house garlic butter, garlic rice; includes al's starter salad | – | $42.00 |
| Chilean Sea Basscitrus beurre blanc, roasted potato, sautéed spinach, roasted vegetables; includes al's starter salad | – | $35.00 |
| Pan Roasted Sea Scallopslemon-butter sauce, capers, fresh parsley, roasted potatoes, asparagus; includes al's starter salad | – | $57.00 |
8 items · prices in CAD
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Al's Steak-Frites8 oz new york striploin, peppercorn sauce, house aioli | – | $44.00 |
| Steak Burger & Frieshouse grind, double patty, bacon jam, onion straws, aged cheddar | – | $28.00 |
| Braised Beef Short Ribpeppercorn demi-glace, whipped potatoes, roasted vegetables, onion straws, prawn-mascarpone crostini | – | $46.00 |
| Moules-Friteshouse aioli | – | $26.00 |
| Lobster Linguinilobster tail, white wine cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan | – | $42.00 |
| Fisherman's Stewmussels, scallops, shrimp, fish, tomato pernod broth, garlic rice | – | $35.00 |
| Charcoal Roasted Vegetable Stackgoat cheese, roasted red pepper & lentil purée, balsamic reduction; vegan option available | – | $22.00 |
| Mushroom Raviolifried shiitake mushrooms, brown butter, tarragon cream, truffle oil, parmesan | – | $32.00 |
The Al's Steakhouse menu has been an Ottawa staple since 1967. Family-owned Al's, at 327 Elgin St, serves certified Angus beef aged at least 40 days and grilled over live charcoal — plus its famous garlic salad dressing.
Steaks — from filet mignon to bone-in cuts — range from $47 to $225. Every steak comes with a choice of side and Al's starter salad (switch to Caesar for $5). Sauces and butters like cognac, peppercorn and blue cheese are extra.
Entrées such as green pepper steak and lamb chops cost $38–$70, and seafood — salmon, lobster tails, baked shrimp — runs $34–$68. The bistro menu (steak-frites, braised short rib) costs $22–$46, and burgers and sandwiches $16–$36.
A separate lunch menu (11am–3pm) offers lighter plates, including a 4 oz filet mignon, at $17–$30. Taxes and gratuity are not included, and groups of eight or more have 17% gratuity added.
Common questions
Al's Steakhouse is at 327 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, with free parking available.
Charcoal-grilled certified Angus steaks (aged a minimum of 40 days), the famous zucchini sticks with Al's garlic dip, the house garlic salad dressing, and the in-house blueberry cheesecake.
Yes — a lunch menu is available 11am–3pm only with lower prices on many items (e.g. smaller steak cuts, sandwiches and fish & chips). The full dinner menu is available all day.
Yes. Al's ages its certified Angus beef a minimum of 40 days and cooks it on live charcoal — it bills itself as the first and only restaurant in Ottawa to do so.
Reservations are recommended. Al's also has a conference/banquet room that can accommodate up to 130 guests for private events.
Yes, ample free parking is available at the restaurant.
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