Which restaurants in Ottawa Ontario[Canada]or Hull,Gatineau Quebec are open on Christmas Day?

Question

I do not want a fast food restaurant. I would like something nice to invite two close relatives for dinner at a reasonable price.

Answer 1

Usually only Chinese restaurants are open (duck, anyone...ala A Christmas Story). If you REALLY like that movie, and duck, then you should have no problem.

Unfortunately, the only other places open would be the Chateau Laurier and other hotels, but on Christmas, somewhere nice and cheap is not going to happen...it's going to have to be one or the other. I'm so sorry...but I hope you have a wonderful Christmas nonetheless, and perhaps get some inspiration to cook yourself!

Answer 2

I am a former chef , while I never worked in Ottawa or thr Gatineau region, the first lady is most likely correct, I worked in hotels for 20+ ys all over Canada, in the Far East and Jamaica, and I was always asked to worked Xmas day, never being married and as a sous chef I had the job of rangling the staff in that day.

The Chinese issue is most likely the prime area to look, and the major hotels like the Laurier, Delta, Hilton will have special dinner packages for around $25-35 perperson, but that is 5 courses.

I would check with your favorite places and poll them about the operating hours, even the Chinese palces will not open until 3 or 4 and be done by 8 to 9 pm.