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Chez Lucien

“Cozy bar bistro on the corner of the Byward Market serving fresh local food and craft beer.” Known for its burgers, plus moules frites, scallops and escargots. Est. 2004.

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4.6★Google · 3,249 reviews

#17of 2,518 Ottawa restaurants on Tripadvisor

2 AMOpen late, 7 days*

Description quoted from Chez Lucien’s Facebook page; “Est. 2004” from its menu card. Ratings as shown on OttawaEats (Google reviews) and Tripadvisor, October 2026. *Hours to be confirmed.

Chez Lucien dining room with wood tables, ceiling fans, big windows and sunflowers on the bar — Photo: Chez Lucien on Facebook

Nouvelles

More room at Lucien’s

In September 2026, Chez Lucien expanded into the former home of Ma Cuisine, at the corner of Dalhousie and Murray. More space, same Chez Lucien.

Source: CTV News Ottawa, September 9, 2026.

Details about the new room (seating, hours, private bookings) to be confirmed with the owners.

Red-brick corner building in the ByWard Market with a Ma Cuisine sign — Photo: Chez Lucien on Facebook

À la carte

Soups, salads, starters and desserts (with prices) are from a Chez Lucien menu card seen in one of its Facebook photos; the photo date is unknown. Burgers and mains are from its last public delivery menu (Uber Eats, 2023) and recent reviews; their prices are not shown. Please confirm the current menu and all prices with the restaurant.

Hambourgeois Burgers & sandwiches

Served with salad and fries

Chez Lucien BurgerBacon, mushroom & cream cheese. The house famous one.
Frida & DiegoJalapeños, sautéed onions, Monterey Jack.
L’HambourgeoisiePear, sautéed onions & brie.
Tofu BurgerSprouts, onions, roasted red peppers, goat cheese.
Grilled Salmon SandwichDill cream cheese.
Grilled Chicken SandwichSun-dried tomato goat cheese.
Croque-MonsieurCroissant, ham, tomato, Monterey Jack.

Lettuce-wrap burgers and a dedicated fryer have been reported by gluten-free diners. To be confirmed.

Plats Mains & pasta

Confit de canardDuck confit with apple chutney.
Poulet à la DijonnaiseCreamy Dijon chicken, mashed potatoes & vegetables.
Côtelette de porc10 oz pork chop.
Fettuccine et steakRoasted garlic, spinach, horseradish rosé sauce.
Fettuccine aux fruits de merMussels, scallops, salmon, garlic-chive cream.
Pâte aux protéinesTofu, broccoli, kidney beans, cashews, herb butter.

Soupes & salades Soups & salads

Soupe du jour $10Soup of the day.
Salade jardinière $9Garden salad.
Salade César $14With bacon and croutons.
Salade Chez Lucien $14Roasted beets, radishes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette.
Salade aux épinards $14Pecans, shallots, berries, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette.
Salade de protéines $16Lentils, chickpeas, cashews, grilled tofu, balsamic vinaigrette.

Add grilled chicken or salmon: $7

Pour commencer Starters

Plat de fromages $17Cheese plate.
Pétoncles poêlés $20Seared scallops, white wine cream sauce with spinach & bacon.
Moules frites $15Mussels and fries, sauce of the day.
Ailes de poulet $15BBQ, mild, hot, Cajun or honey hot.
Feuilleté au brie $14Brie & phyllo pastry on mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, berry compote.
Nachos $15Salsa, cheese, jalapeños, sour cream. Add grilled chicken or spicy beef $7, extra cheese $3.
Escargots $12Garlic butter. Add cheese $3.
Chili végétarien $10Vegetarian chili.
Poutine $10
Panier de frites $7Basket of fries.
Chips & salsa $7

Desserts

Crêpe aux fruits frais $8Fresh fruit crêpe, maple cream sauce.
Gâteau au fromage $9Cheesecake.
Tarte aux pacanes $9Pecan pie. À la mode +$3.

Au bar

Full bar with local draught beer and cider, Québec and Ontario craft brews and wine.

Les avis

“Be loud, get full.”

“Join the rustle and the vibe. Sit shoulder to shoulder. Be loud, get full. Be taken care of. You deserve it.”
Nick P. · Google, Jan 2026
“Their burgers are some of the best I’ve had in a long time.”
Thomas M · Tripadvisor, Nov 2025
“The scallops were beautifully prepared, the duck flavourful, and the Croque Monsieur a perfectly executed classic.”
Nishadi L. · Google, Sep 2025
“We had chicken Dijon and fettuccine steak, both of which were spectacular. Very good value for money and excellent service.”
Gonzalo · Google, Feb 2026
“It was a rainy Monday night but the place was jumping.”
Paul L. · Tripadvisor, Apr 2026
“A terrific pub… Very traditional pub ambiance, with exposed brick and stone and a lot of wood fixtures. A local’s place.”
tb911 · Tripadvisor, Jun 2026

Our story

A ByWard Market regular’s spot where French bistro plates meet pub comfort: exposed brick and stone, a cozy verandah, a busy bar and food served until late.

Est. 2004 · Twenty years and counting

Three Chez Lucien staff holding a cake that reads Chez Lucien 20 — Photo: Chez Lucien on Facebook

Two Chez Lucien cooks in aprons eating cake in the kitchen — Photo: Chez Lucien on Facebook

Anniversary flowers with a card reading Happy Anniversary Chez Lucien, 20 Years, thank you to all our wonderful customers and staff — Photo: Chez Lucien on Facebook

From the anniversary card: “Happy Anniversary Chez Lucien! 20 Years. Thank you to all our wonderful customers and staff!”

“Est. 2004” comes from Chez Lucien’s menu card, and the 20th-anniversary cake and card from its Facebook photos. The full history, and who Lucien is, are to be written with the owners.

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137 Murray St
ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7

613-241-3533

Hours

Every day 11 AM – 2 AM

Hours to be confirmed. As listed on Yelp, Tripadvisor, Restaurantji and OttawaEats (October 2026). Kitchen hours and brunch times to be confirmed.

Dine-in and curbside pickup. Planning a group? Give us a call about tables.

Services and price range ($$) as listed on Chez Lucien’s Facebook page.

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