Best Late Night Food in Ottawa
Pho By Night — ByWard Market's favourite late-night restaurant
309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa — steps from the bars, open late, serving pho for 26+ years
Why Pho Is Ottawa's Best Late-Night Meal
It is late. You are hungry. The bars are closing, or you just finished a long shift, or you simply need something warm and satisfying. In Ottawa, you have options: shawarma, pizza, poutine, fast-food burgers. But if you want a late-night meal that is actually good for you while still being deeply satisfying and comforting, nothing beats a bowl of Vietnamese pho.
Pho By Night has been Ottawa's go-to late-night restaurant for over 26 years. Located at 309 Dalhousie St in the heart of ByWard Market — walking distance from every major bar and club in Ottawa — we have been feeding the late-night crowd since the late 1990s. University students, night-shift workers, post-concert crowds, and anyone who knows that the best time for pho is when the rest of the city is asleep.
Our halal-certified bone broth is simmered for over 12 hours every day. By the time you walk through our door at midnight, the broth has been developing its complex flavour profile all day — star anise, cinnamon, charred ginger, and slow-rendered marrow. It is worth staying up for.
6 Reasons to Choose Pho By Night for Late-Night Dining
Why generations of Ottawa's night owls make us their last stop of the evening.
Steps from Ottawa's Best Bars
Pho By Night is at 309 Dalhousie St — right in the heart of ByWard Market's nightlife. Whether you are coming from the bars on York Street, Clarence Street, or Sussex Drive, we are a short walk away. No Uber needed.
Healthier Than Fast Food
Late-night pizza, poutine, and shawarma are fine occasionally, but pho gives you a warm, satisfying meal at 350-550 calories with lean protein, fresh herbs, and hydrating broth. Your body will thank you tomorrow.
The Perfect Hangover Prevention
Eating pho after drinking is not just tradition — it is smart. The broth rehydrates, sodium restores electrolytes, ginger settles your stomach, and protein provides lasting energy. Pho before bed means a better morning.
26 Years of Late-Night Tradition
Pho By Night has been serving late-night pho in ByWard Market since the late 1990s. Generations of Ottawa university students, nightlife regulars, and late-shift workers have made us their go-to late-night spot.
Full Menu, Not Just Pho
While our pho is the star, our late-night menu includes vermicelli bowls, banh mi sandwiches, spring rolls, and Vietnamese iced coffee. Whatever you are craving, we have something that will hit the spot.
Halal-Certified Options
All our beef and chicken are halal-certified, making Pho By Night one of the few late-night halal dining options in downtown Ottawa. Everyone is welcome at our table, no matter the hour.
Late-Night Pho vs Other Options
We are not here to knock other late-night food — shawarma, pizza, and poutine all have their place. But here is how pho stacks up for your body and your morning-after self:
Pho (350-550 cal)
- Hydrating bone broth
- Lean protein (beef or chicken)
- Fresh herbs and vegetables
- Gluten-free rice noodles
- Ginger settles the stomach
- You feel great in the morning
Typical Late-Night Food
- Pizza (300+ cal per slice, greasy)
- Poutine (700-1200 cal, heavy gravy and cheese)
- Shawarma wrap (600-900 cal, heavy sauces)
- Fast-food burger (500-800 cal, processed)
- Likely to cause heartburn at 2am
- Regret is probable
Best Things to Order Late at Night
Our full menu is available during late-night hours. Here are our staff picks for the best late-night orders:
Classic Pho Tai
Rare beef pho — the most popular late-night order. Hot broth, silky noodles, and thinly sliced beef that cooks perfectly in the bowl. Add extra ginger and lime for maximum comfort.
Vermicelli Bowl
Cold rice noodles topped with grilled meat, spring rolls, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham sauce. Lighter than pho but equally satisfying. Great if you want something cool and refreshing.
Fried Spring Rolls
Crispy, golden, and impossible to stop eating. Perfect as a shared appetizer before your main course arrives. Wrap them in lettuce for the authentic experience.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Rich, sweet, and caffeinated — our ca phe sua da is the perfect late-night pick-me-up. Strong Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk over ice. The ideal companion to your pho.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about late-night dining in Ottawa.