Reviews for Happy Fish Elgin in Ottawa, ON
Overall we had a fun time, but I need to highlight the issue with the hallway leading to the back patio as I haven’t seen any... reviews talking about this. It’s an incredibly narrow hallway with people trying to get to outside, trying to get back IN fromthe patio, and people trying to get to the men’s bathroom which is beside the exit. Plus, you have the same argumentshappening every 5 minutes where some people are trying to bypass the line because they have the red stamp while others areconfused because they’re waiting their turn and you get a mass of people just pushing forward, or being pushed. This isdefinitely a fire hazard and I understand it has to do with how the building is structured, but something needs to change.Smaller/shorter girls being crushed against the walls by three or four people across is just insane. I had a few moments ofpanic where we couldn’t move in either direction. Even the taller guy beside me was struggling and being pressed against thewall. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Read more
The security person who looks like Vizzini from The Princess Bride kept trying to touch me after he convinced me to enter the... bar as I was taking a stroll down Elgin. As I was exiting he insisted on taking my hand and if I had let him hold it a secondlonger he probably would have tried to kiss it. Also the DJ refused to play my song request of Jay Z because they "aren'tallowed to play hip hop". As if hip hop isn't currently dominating the music scene...I won't say the word that came to mind butit rhymes with "bassist". Read more
I was assaulted at this nightclub on Thursday night after blues fest. The owner decided my safety wasn’t worth kicking out the... person because they were with Karl Wolf ( barely a celebrity ). Unprofessional and disgusting behaviour from a man claiming tobe the owner. Read more
Racism at the door. Last night, security singled out our friend, who is black, and told him that in order to come in, he’d... have to take off and “roll up” his jacket. They had no problem letting in the white guys in ratty hoodies though. I knowmanagement will be seeing this review plus the tens of others detailing other racist encounters with the bouncers. Responding toreviews with an email address to contact isn’t a sufficient response. The onus is on you. It’s obvious where the problem is- do your own investigation and fire the bouncers. Until that happens, avoid this place. Cover was overpriced and the vibesseemed off anyway. There are better places on Elgin for a night out. Read more
I was never more disrespected in my whole life. Me and my friend tried to go in and we were not able to do so because he is not... white. I was perfectly able to go in, no questions asked, (there was not even a line) but security (who were extremely violent)questioned his intentions in the place. The worst experience of my life. Read more
Great value for so much food!! Really loved the cauliflower bites - they were crunchy and had the perfect batter. The tacos were... also very delicious and really enjoyed the fully loaded salad!! Lots of great toppings with the salad made it fulfilling anddelicious. Read more
I just left Happy Fish on Elgin, the food was better then I expected! From the tower of fish, to the lobster Mac and cheese and... the kale Caesar salad everything was fresh and delicious! I would highly recommend visiting this place for fish! The staff wasvery friendly! I’ll be back! Read more
Was first in for literally 30 min. Didn't move once. Bouncers are a bunch of meat heads who lack a fundamental understanding of... the concept of a queue. Seemed to be plenty happy to let their boys/fwb in without waiting in line though. Read more