Ресторан · Ottawa · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 3302 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 17:59:17
Address: 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada
Chez Lucien — a cosy pub-bistro in ByWard
An Ottawa institution in the ByWard/Lowertown area: a dim bistro with a jukebox that serves what’s probably one of the city’s most famous burgers (4.6).
What to order
The signature burger, simple bistro dishes, local beer. The atmosphere is the main course.
Who it’s for
For a casual evening with friends, no pretension and no reservations.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–02:00 |
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Strolling through the ByWard Market, we decided to get off the beaten path and try Chez Lucien. It turned out to be a wonderful choice!
The scallops were wonderfully cooked, the duck was tasty, and the Croque Monsieur w…
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 17:59:17
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It’s very deceiving from the outside but the minute we stepped inside, the vibe was charming and warm. It wasn’t busy as we went for a late lunch on a Wednesday but it has a homey comfortable feel. The menu is not huge,…
Visited Ottawa on a Friday. We arrived for lunch around noon. It was already fairly crowded, but we were quickly greeted with a smile. The server, very friendly, tried to speak French. We ordered the burger of the day fo…
Absolutely tasty pasta!
They were out of mussels that day, but I got extra ingredients instead
The sauce was creamy and rich, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the scallops were huge and tender in the middle
A…
It was a rainy Monday evening, but this place was fun. It took a little while, but we found seats at the bar. The servers and bartender worked hard but were friendly. It seemed like every dish from the kitchen was a burg…
Tasty food and drinks, good draft beer and cider.
We ordered the Dijon chicken and the steak fettuccine, and both dishes were wonderful. Very good value and wonderful service.