Chez Lucien
- Pub
- French restaurant
- 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada
- Hours : 11AM-2AM
Welcome To Chez Lucien
Chez Lucien Menu Updated May 2026, located at 137 Murray St in Ottawa, is a charming gem that encapsulates the essence of French-inspired dining. Chez Lucien: Experience Exquisite French Cuisine in the Ottawa. Comfortable tavern open late featuring hamburgers & other hearty comfort eats, plus craft beer.
Chez Lucien, Ottawa: See rating: 4.8 and 505 reviews on RestaurManu. The cozy ambiance and warm service create a welcoming environment ideal for both casual outings and special occasions. Guests rave about the delectable scallops and the standout Lucien Burger, praised for its tender flavor and perfect cooking. Excellent meal and great server..
About Chez Lucien
Service options
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great wine list
Live performances
Sports
Popular for
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible seating
No Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Hard liquor
Wine
Dining options
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free street parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Opening Hours
Reviews on Chez Lucien
4.6
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Wei H
May 3, 2026Updated May 2026
4-day business + leisure trip in Ottawa, and a return visit to Chez Lucien — the French bistro we tried last year.
We missed the duck confit back then, so this time we came back with one goal (mostly him ????). No reservation, so we wrapped up work and walked in right at 5 — turned out to be a very smart move. Plenty of seats when we arrived, we grabbed a bright window spot, and by 5:50 there was already a wait.
Service was warm and thoughtful. The server even asked if we wanted hot water when she saw us (small detail, but appreciated).
He finally got the duck confit, and I went with my go-to: seafood fettuccine. Verdict: the pasta still wins. Generous, fresh seafood and a rich, well-balanced sauce — exactly what I remembered. The duck was decent in flavor, but a bit on the dry side. It also came with a large portion of mashed potatoes we barely touched, and not much veg.
That said, the atmosphere here really hits. It has that Friday-after-work energy — the quiet excitement of the weekend about to start.
We’ve realized this is becoming a habit: if we like a place, we come back and work our way through the menu.
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I debated between three and four stars, but the experience leaned toward the former. The confit duck was sold out shortly after 7 PM – a real letdown. Service was painfully slow; it took an hour after being seated for our dishes to arrive, and another 10 minutes just to get the bill.
On the plus side, the snails and the mussel & salmon pasta were beyond decent. Still, the long waits overshadowed the food. Wouldn’t recommend, even if some plates are quite nice.
Graham
May 2, 2026T UK
May 2, 2026Toooo good, and service is fantastic
Tiffany
May 2, 2026A local recommended this place to us, and we are glad we came. The French dishes were really good, and everything was nicely done.
Definitely worth checking out if you are in Ottawa.
Solomon
May 1, 2026Gabriel Lacroix
April 30, 2026Joe Mariani
April 30, 2026Good food and attentive service, definitely would go again.
Devon Ogbonna (Devon)
April 30, 2026Solid food and the waiter was fun to chat with too!
J Nic
April 30, 2026Reasonable prices, good food, great location, and great staff!
Quality and variety
Amenities
8.3
Service
8.9
Ambiance
8.7
Food
8.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Chez Lucien French restaurant specializes in authentic style, Popular for in Ottawa
Yes, some time. But Arriving early may reduce the waiting period.
The venue accepts credit cards as a form of payment, making it convenient for customers to settle their bills easily.
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