House of TARG is a basement pierogi kitchen, vintage arcade, and live music venue rolled into one on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South — handmade pierogies in ten variations, $12.50 free-play arcade sessions three times a week, regional touring acts 5–7 nights, run by Yogi Granger and team since 2014.
Table SODAM is a Bank Street Korean comfort-food room built around Dak Gang Jung, banchan-backed rice meals, gamjatang, bulgogi, and whole-chicken sharing. The Table 85 sibling story gives it local roots, while the current menu keeps the visit focused and practical.
A tiny Old Ottawa South room built around sharing plates, brunch, and a menu with real personality: Belmont Doubles, Turkish Eggs, Beef Tartare, piri piri chicken, and a few smart planning details.
Oat Couture is a Bank Street cafe built around steel-cut oatmeal, with savoury bowls, sweet oats, breakfast sandwiches, paninis and a cozy neighbourhood rhythm.
Creative Old Ottawa South noodle and raw bar built around Charley Nelson's seasonal fusion cooking, compact ramen/raw-bar menu, and dine-in cocktail energy.
Erling's Variety is a family-run Glebe bistro from Liam Vainola, built around an ever-changing small-plates menu, seafood-leaning current dishes, happy hour, and a wine list that makes the room feel planned without being formal.
