Fauna
425 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7, Canada
Phone: (613) 563-2862
Website: http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Fauna in Ottawa is a 4.4-star Bar restaurant with 1,086 Google reviews, known for Lobster Bisque and Soft Shell Crab.
Why we love it
- Modern Canadian with European influences
- Located near Near Gladstone Ave and Frank St
- Charming atmosphere, high-end chef plates, extensive wine list
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
- Modern Canadian with European influences
- Located near Near Gladstone Ave and Frank St
- Charming atmosphere, high-end chef plates, extensive wine list
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
What to Order
Lobster Bisque
A rich and velvety soup, bursting with deep, savory flavor, often praised as one of the best.
"I started with the lobster bisque, which was rich, velvety, and bursting with deep, savory flavor—easily one of the best I’ve ever had."
Sam Mohr
Soft Shell Crab
Lightly deep-fried and tender, served with a wonderful sauce on the side.
"The crab was deep fried, but still light somehow, very tender with a wonderful sauce on the side."
Jack Slaven
Scallops
Often highlighted as exceptionally delicious and perfectly prepared, some consider them the best they've ever had.
"The scallops were the absolute BEST I have ever had! Who knew in Ottawa no less!"
Tara Glaude
Smoked Duck
Prepared with a unique smoked flavor and a touch of sweetness, served with perfectly cooked, beautiful mushrooms.
"I have never tasted duck the way Fauna prepared it, smoked with a touch of sweet with all the right sides!"
Cristina D
Dry Aged Rib Eye Steak (for two)
A glorious, perfectly cooked steak, often described as the best ever, served with moist cornbread and flavorful kale.
"But even better was the steak. My God that steak is glorious 🤩! The cornbread it came with was perfectly moist, not dry at all with a really nice herb infused butter. Even the kale the steak came with tasted good, and kale is usually bitter..not this one."Jack Slaven
Pappardelle / Tagliatelle / Spaghetti
Handmade pasta dishes, often featuring rich sauces, truffles, and excellent flavor combinations.
"The spaghetti was cooked in a really nice cream sauce with lots of truffles on top. The flavor combination was great."
Jack Slaven
Endive Salad
A fresh and well-prepared salad, often mentioned as a perfect starter.
"We had the endive salad, mushroom bisque and softshell crab, each one perfect and I could have had seconds."
Cristina D
Inside Scoop
- The menu rotates frequently, so a favorite dish might not be available on your next visit.
- The restaurant can be very loud due to acoustics, making conversation difficult.
- Service can occasionally be slow or inattentive, especially during busy times.
- Expect a pricey experience, particularly for wine, with bottles often over $100.
- There is a $5 per person fee for bringing in outside cakes for celebrations.