Atomic Rooster

I am a big fan of the Atomic Rooster. Their support for craft beer is strong. As is there support of local artists. The taps and the art are in constant rotation. So there is always something to look forward to. Always love it when there is a new exhibition on the wall or a new beer to taste.
My go to item on the food menu is the Atomic Special Pizza. Rivals some of the better pizzas I’ve had in the city.
The Staff is great. It can get quite busy and boisterous @ lunch time but it’s all worth it.

Great burgers! Friendly staff! Went with a large group and everyone enjoyed themselves. The décor is fun, but the room is a little dark. They serve Somersby Cider by the pitcher, definite win! A great place for pub-​style food and drinks.

Excellent service!!!
We were there as a large group for my birthday. They were very accommodating and allowed us to reserve ahead of time on Friday, which is rare for most restaurants. The servers were very pleasant and served the dishes in a timely manner.
I had the burger, added bacon, cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. In my opinion, it is the best burger in Ottawa. The seasoning on the burger is delicious. It is must try.
The atmosphere is wonderful. I love the art work on the table and the changing art work on the walls.
I highly recommend to visit Atomic Rooster.

I think this may have been some of the worst pub food i have had. The menu made it looks/​sound delicious, so I was extremely disappointed in the meal; it was burned, and soggy, and just gross. I spoke with the staff there and let them know, and they suggested I order something else, so I did — and then got the bill for both meals, despite the fact that the first was not edible. In addition, the karaōke night completely caters to friends of the staff, and as a rule, rarely lets others up. Needless to say, I will not go back.

I LOVE the Atomic Rooster — this is the best pub food in Centretown, hands down, a real reprieve from the zillion semi-​tasteless Royal Oaks. The atmosphere in the restaurant is really great, from the custom painted tables to the local art on the walls to the service, it’s all very quirky and unique. There seems to be craft beer, but I’m mostly excited that they have Somersby on tap! And they know to serve it with ice.
My favourite menu items are:
The Atomic Club (but I always ask for mayo, as it’s a tad dry without it — not a problem if you’re trying to eat healthy though)
The chicken fingers
The fish and chips (which they only have on Fridays, as it’s made fresh, which is great)
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken caesar salad wrap
I don’t think I’ve tried anything else yet. Oh, and the fries are TERRIFIC. Yum!
The only possible drawback to this place is that if you aren’t expecting it, the live music on some evenings can be a bit of a surprise — it’s too loud to talk, so if you’re going on a date and didn’t check the calendar, you might find yourself unable to talk. I’ve had to change plans before when I walked in with friends and the music was just blasting, but that was our own fault for not checking ahead of time. So check their website if you’re going in the evening and want to be able to talk, but if you want to go to live music on purpose, the Blues night on Sundays is really fun, as is the Open Mike (the host is very talented). This live music part is pretty awesome when you want it!
Prices are standard for pub fare.
This is a ⁴⁄₅ star review only because the food seems a tad inconsistent, but it still only ranges from good to great, so it’s never bad. Also I’ve had some sad days where the fries were portioned really unevenly between multiple people at the same table, but both of those things depend on who’s in the kitchen I’m sure, and they might have been new?
Oh, and they need a new sign! I mean, it’s kind of fun knowing of a great place that doesn’t look great from the outside, but seriously Atomic Rooster, you could probably get a permanent sign. I lived here (two blocks away) for three months before I tried it, because the sign looks temporary or like they just opened, and temporary restaurants can be sketchy.

Came here with friends as this is one of their favorite haunts, and was told that this place is «one of those places where you know it or you’d miss it». While the entrance was nondescript, I quite enjoyed the eclectic décor inside featuring the paintings of a local artist on the walls and painted tables that are works of art themselves. The service was friendly and quick on a quiet Thursday night with the restaurant not quite half full. Good selection of craft beers on tap. Unfortunately the food left much to be desired. My boyfriend’s spicy chicken sandwiche was two chicken fingers (visibly charred at the edges) put between a hamburger bun. My grilled vegetable sandwich consisted of mainly sauteed onions with chunks of peppers and mushrooms barely held together by a limp hoagie bun which would’ve fared better if it had been toasted. The side salad with avocado cilantro dressing was bland, needed a citrus kick and more olive oil to give it a better consistency. This is a good place to hangout and have a beer; they have events most nights to keep you entertained (open mics, karaōke, etc.), but I wouldn’t come back for the food.

Weird little place that seems to have too many tables, not enough staff, and too much trying to go on.
Have been with a larger group, one or two friends, and on a date there. I’ve done breakfast, dinner, and drinks and can’t tell you for the life of me any part of them that really stands out that makes me want to go back there.
It’s a cute and inoffensive place. I can only figure that the Atomic Rooster has suffered some particle decay over time and it’s stuck in a rut of nothing special.

I am a huge fan of the Atomic Rooster.
We stopped in last night because we were too cold to walk any further and I’m really glad we did.
We got service right away, started at the bar and then worked our way to a table.
One of my friends and I shared a plate of Atomic Nachos. OH HELL YES. Super spicy, awesome and cheesy. I’d get them again that’s for sure!
Our other friend got a portobello wrap and said it was divine. Certainly looked that way!
The service was really speedy, no issues at all, the moment our glasse were empty we were brought another.
It got busy over the time we were there but there was still no problem at all with the service. It’s super close to my place so I expect I’ll be checking it out again.

This is my local pub — the place I go for greasy post-​drinking breakfasts and after work beers — so it’s funny to see other reviewers say it’s an older crowd. That’s probably true, and I’ve somehow not noticed, but I like the vibe in here either way. There’s often some form of entertainment/​event happening (the best is when you accidentally stumble in on a Plenty of Fish mixer night and get to watch awkward hook-​ups from across the room) and on the right night, it can be a lot of fun.
The food used to be better. At one point a couple years ago, the menu changed and nothing tastes quite as «homemade» anymore, but the menu still has its wins. If you like dessert (and usually I don’t), give the bread pudding a try — it’s fantastic. The breakfast is pretty decent, and you can get a typical hearty $ 5 bacon/​egg/​etc on weekend. in all, standard pub with a step up in the form of entertainment — be it the live bands, awkward mixers, or breakfast hipsters.

First, I am not a Pub food fan, so I am trying to stay objective. I had three meals there, the chicken nachos were really good. The chicken club was also good.
I had the half chicken once with gravy and it was not juicy and really disappointing. Its an just okay place. Its also a crowd over 35 years that goes there.

Atomic Rooster is a gastro-​pub located in the heart of Centretown. They offer a lunch and dinner menu during the day. At night, there’s often live entertainment in the form of bands or DJs.
Atomic Rooster’s bar setting is very «old man». The ambiance features several flat screen TVs that show the hockey game and a revolving cast of mostly blues and rock bands. The majority of the patrons are white men, aged 35+. They occasionally feature drink and food specials which are advertised on a sandwich board outside. They do generally have a decent selection of domestic, import and micro brews.
What I really enjoy about the Atomic Rooster is their inexpensive breakfast. They offer 2 eggs, potatoes, coffee and sausage, bacon or ham for 5 $. They also have free wifi if you ask for the password. The service is generally great and you can usually find a table for the oh so popular Sunday brunch.

This place serves Tang as orange juice… and you can tell most of their stuff is ready made or canned. The green salad was old and dry… I wasn’t impressed.
The eggs were good.

I was in Ottawa recently and friends coerced us (which I’m glad they did) into going out for some Monday night karaōke at the one and only Atomic Rooster. After a few $ 5 king cans (Red Stripe)! and some much needed liquid courage a friend and I decided to perform the infamous «Africa» by Toto. As we approached the stage from our semi-​hidden back booth I couldn’t quite get over how intimate the setting was. The stage is front and center and all eyes are naturally drawn to it. This was definitely a new experience for me as the bulk of my limited karaōke exposure has been in private rooms where singers are all generally acquainted. After calming my nerves with a few timely swigs of Red Stripe enroute to the stage I settled in for an enjoyable rendition of Toto’s classic. The acoustics in the Rooster were surprisingly decent and fellow singers were openly supportive which is always appreciated when treading in unfamiliar waters.
When all was said and done and the damage was in I spent under $ 40 for approx. 6 tall cans and ½ price wings. The karaōke/​wing pairing was definitely appreciated. However the wings were passable at best, I opted for honey-​hot on the suggestion of a local and kind of wished I hadn’t. I may be becoming a bit of a wing snob as I have been so utterly spoiled by the Wheat Sheaf, but as a wise man once said «it is what it is.»
For affordable fun in Ottawa you can’t do much better than the Rooster, the local for-​sale artwork on the walls was an added touch and staff were friendly and attentive. If you find yourself at the Rooster on a Monday night be prepared to give your vocal chords a work out.

I can only speak to their breakfast, but if you’re reading this while wandering down Bank Street looking for a spot to grab some brunch – keep walking!
Eggs came over-​cooked, potatoes were from a frozen bag and the croissant tasted like it probably came from one of those econo-​sized plastic containers available at Costco.
At more than $ 10 a person this place was not worth it.

The Atomic Rooster is EXPLOSIVELY AWESOME!
I am somewhat of a regular at this place these days, and I have to say that I am rarely disappointed by their offerings. It has everything I like:
1) Eggs Benny brunch until 3 on the weekends (Actually, I order the Eggs Natasha with smoked salmon — Heaven!)
2) Monday night Karaōke
3) Unique entertainment like pro marajuana folksters and drag shows
4) Awesome artwork on the walls
5) Amazing and friendly staff
Yes, it can be a bit hipsterish, so be on the lookout for black framed glasses wearing, half shaved head sporting, skinny jeans donning, too cool for school types.
HOWEVER
Every time I have an out-​of-​town guest staying with me, I take them here for brunch and they leave thinking that I am so hip and urban.
Thank you Atomic Rooster for raising my social currency!