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1
Review
3 months ago
  • My friends visiting us from Paris wanted to go in...
  • Overall
    2.0 stars
    • Food
      1.0 star
    • Services
      1.0 star
    • Atmosphere
      3.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: No
    • Party Size: 4
  • My friends visiting us from Paris wanted to go in a good restaurant. I was suggested Blue Cactus. We went there with my girlfriend and friends at around 9.00pm at night. The following day, 3 of us were sick, sharing our restrooms! I still remember, most of the food had been warmed up in the microwave (hot outside and cold inside). We all had chicken (was this chicken!?). The one not being sick had ordered frecnh fries and a burger.
    Two days later, we went back to talk to the management. The Manager obviously didn't care. Since then, I never went there and will never go back! When someone asks me about a restaurant, I tell them anywhere but this one!

Melissa
2008/08/09
  • Will be back!
  • Overall
    5.0 stars
    • Food
      5.0 stars
    • Services
      5.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      5.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $26-$60
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 4
  • I loved this place! They sat us down right away. The service was fast and efficient and the food was excellent! Portion sizes are fantastic, just the right size. The waitress was very attentive, which I know is hard when you have a lot of tables. I will certainly go back.

  • Order: 2 daquiris, 2 pina coladas, Fajitas, Nachos, Pizza, Chicken Chimichanga.
1
Review
2008/07/23
  • It's a cool hangout place. I love the banana...
  • Overall
    3.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      3.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      3.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $26-$60
    • Visit Again?: Maybe
    • Party Size: 1
  • It's a cool hangout place. I love the banana bailey colada. My boyfriend and I came in looking for a table to sit and eat. There was going to be a 20 minute wait and were like OK we'll wait at the bar. We ordered drinks from there and nobody came to get us for a table and we saw many getting cleared. I went there for a friends' party and that was my first time there, the service for the party was quick and excellent. I wouldn't mind having a dinner party there. I tcan get pricey though!!

  • Order: Banana Bailey Colada, Nachos
Pizza Guy
2008/03/15
  • Our server was friendly but absent. A member of...
  • Overall
    2.0 stars
    • Food
      2.0 stars
    • Services
      2.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      2.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Maybe
    • Party Size: 4
  • Our server was friendly but absent. A member of our group ordered the Blue Cactus Pizza. When it arrived it looked quite good but proved to be under-cooked. Would not go back due to the marginal service and the under-cooked food. Too bad because it has a very nice interior and relaxing atmosphere.

  • Order: Blue Cactus Pizza
Donald
2007/12/28
  • Been going to this place for the last 5 year, use...
  • Overall
    1.0 star
    • Food
      1.0 star
    • Services
      1.0 star
    • Atmosphere
      1.0 star
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: No
    • Party Size: 2
  • Been going to this place for the last 5 year, use to be good but terrible lately. Service is non existant, food is often cold.

  • Order: Fajitas
Brandon
2007/09/10
  • Very nice atmosphere inside the place. Went on a...
  • Overall
    3.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      2.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      3.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Maybe
    • Party Size: 2
  • Very nice atmosphere inside the place. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it seemed like they were under staffed.
    The menu was limited though the food we ordered tasted great. I never had chicken that tasted like mango before and I was quite impressed. My only complaint was that it was a bit dry and could of used a bit of sauce.

    The service was very slow and the waitress never came back for refills or to check up on how things were. I also noticed a table next to me having issues with them not receiving any kind of sauce for their food/salad.

    I'd probably only go back for a drink or two, I wouldn't make a point of eating at the place though. Limited menu and slow service hampered it.

    The prices of the food were fair, drinks were a bit pricey.

  • Order: Chicken Chimichanga Marinated Lime / Mango Chicken
Maria F.
2007/06/21
  • We sat at the bar to start- and what a beautiful...
  • Overall
    4.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      4.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $26-$60
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 3
  • We sat at the bar to start- and what a beautiful bar it is, the design and decor is very trendy. The bartender was friendly yet hardly spoke to us...seemed shy?! Not an appropriate job for someone who can hardly say two words to a customer. During our meal we enjoyed great music; our server was very pleasant and had much knowledge of the menu. Keep up the good work staff and management!

  • Order: Banana Baileys Coloda- best drink in Ottawa, Red Wine, Slap & Tickle Martini- chimichanga, etc.
Darlene Edwards
2007/06/04
  • Shame on me for not reading the restaurant...
  • Overall
    3.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      1.0 star
    • Atmosphere
      3.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $26-$60
    • Visit Again?: No
    • Party Size: 2
  • Shame on me for not reading the restaurant reviews beforehand. Blue Cactus appeared to be a fun place with good atmosphere. It was busy, so we knew we would have to wait a bit...but two tables who sat down after us were served, ate their food and were ready to pay before we got our food. When she brought the food, the waitress apologized and said they would take the meal off the bill, which was good and that's why service gets a "2". However she didn't check up on us and when she gave us the bill, we never saw her again. Eventually after about 15 minutes, we just grabbed another server to run our credit card through. All told, dinner took 2.5 hours. The food was ok, but not worth it to me to go back.

  • Order: Sangria, bourbon chicken, steak salad
Lucas Dorsey
2007/03/24
  • Had a horrible waiter, the service sucked. The...
  • Overall
    3.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      1.0 star
    • Atmosphere
      4.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • Had a horrible waiter, the service sucked. The layout of it sucks if you get put upstairs.

    Great food and good prices, lots of Tv's.

  • Order: Nachos, steak sandwich.
Chris
2007/03/17
  • The food is ok, I like the nachos the best. The...
  • Overall
    3.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      3.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      3.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • The food is ok, I like the nachos the best. The drinks are really good, especially the cactus sized ones. The service is so so, the servers never seem to really care about the costumers' needs. They keep talking amongst themselves. Over all ok.

  • Order: Nachos, grilled veggie sandwich, pasta and drinks
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