About KS on the Keys in Ottawa

Our Story Since May 1971

KS on the Keys is a family-owned restaurant and event venue in South Keys, Ottawa, founded in May 1971 by Kelly Swaita and run today by the Swaita family. Since 1971, KS on the Keys has brought Ottawa families, friends, sports teams, charities, and businesses together around generous hospitality and fresh food made daily.

Cuisine: "Something for Everybody"

Our kitchen serves an expansive multi-cuisine menu featuring Lebanese, Italian, Chinese and Canadian dishes, plus signature gourmet and classic pizza. True to Kelly Swaita's founding motto — "Something for everybody" — every table can enjoy shawarma and fattoush alongside chicken parmigiana, General Tao chicken, AAA steaks, and wood-fired style pizzas.

All chicken and beef served is halal. We also offer a wide selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes clearly labeled across our Full Menu.

Private Event Spaces & Off-Site Catering

KS on the Keys is one of Ottawa South's premier venues for corporate meetings, holiday parties, weddings, fundraisers, and family celebrations:

• Private Event Room: Up to 90 guests (ground floor, fully private, AV equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, customizable layout).
• Semi-Private Mezzanine: 25 to 60 guests (second level overlooking the restaurant, elevator accessible, optional AV).
• Private Board Room: 12 to 24 guests (fully private, elevator accessible, equipped with a 70-inch TV, speaker, and microphone).
• Main Dining Room for Groups: Smaller groups can reserve tables together in our main dining room ordering from our full menu with no room fee.
• Off-Site Catering Across Ottawa: Full-service in-house and off-site halal catering across Ottawa for corporate lunches, galas, and private events.

Weekend Breakfast Buffet & Sunday Brunch Buffet

Every weekend, KS on the Keys hosts our famous Weekend Breakfast Buffet (Saturdays 10:00am–2:00pm and Sundays 9:00am–10:30am) and our Sunday Brunch Buffet (Sundays 10:30am–2:30pm), plus our special Festive Sunday Brunch in December.

Location & Free On-Site Parking

We are located at 1029 Dazé Street, Ottawa, ON K1V 2G3, in the heart of South Keys — just minutes from the Ottawa International Airport, Hunt Club, Riverside South, and Alta Vista. Guests enjoy ample free on-site parking right at our front door.