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D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

4.6
4.6
249 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
D'Arcy McGee's first opened its doors in August of 1997 and is located near Parliament Hill and across from the War Memorial and National Arts Centre.
We offer an authentic Irish Pub atmosphere with classic and modern pub fare and a good selection of local and import beers on tap .
LIVE music on Fridays and Saturdays, no cover!
Come check us out :)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Gastro Pub, Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–23:00 Thu 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–01:00
  • Phone number
    (613) 230-4433
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Ottawa
  • Cross Street
    Elgin Street - Right across from the National War Memorial
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street offers "exceptional food" and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for pre-show dining at the National Arts Centre. Guests love the pork belly grilled cheese and refreshing margaritas. The restaurant is praised for "great service" and accommodating dietary needs. A lively spot for casual lunches or post-event meals.

249 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We made this reservation months ago and a few weeks ago added an additional person. No problem, until we got to the restaurant and the hostess couldn't find us listed and said the reservation was cancelled when we added another person. Not true. I'd received several emails not only confirming the additional person, but even the day before confirming my reservation. Then when I looked at the list and saw my name, she swore up and down that we had given her the wrong name. Again, not true. She was snippy and rude and not willing to take responsibility for her error. The poor reception put a damper on the whole dinner. There was nothing special about the place that makes me want to go back.
    D'Arcy McGees - Sparks StreetResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Brenda, When your friend approached the desk she said there was a reservation under Caroline. When we couldn't find that reservation name, we turned the tablet for your friend to see the names. Under our cancelled reservations there was a Caroline with a last name included, your friend identified that as the reservation name. There were 3 hostess working last night and not one heard her mention the name Brenda. The reservation that was identified by your friend was in fact cancelled which is why she was told that. Once you arrived and provided the correct reservation name you were immediately seated at your table. We can only accommodate guests with the info we are provided.

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  2. max

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We has a very enjoyable dinner. The server was pleasant, always ready to help. The cost was average. Fish & chips/chicken schnitzel was quite good! Bar tag was high but not unexpected. Would go back for sure.

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  3. Thander

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I went for the Wednesday two can dine deal. Everything was delicious

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  4. Gerald

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made and later confirmed a reservation for tonight (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m.at the Sparks Steet location as we were going to a concert at the NAC. When we arrived at 5:08 p.m. the check in desk had no resrvation made in my name (first or last) or for the reservation number I was given by Open Table, the online reservation system. Fortunately, two friends were seated so we sat down with them. Had the reservation been for a busier night we would have been turned away.

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  5. Lynn

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good vibe. Fast service. Good food. Lots of people! Reserved through Open Table and the restaurant did exactly what we asked for. Thanks.

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  6. Mary

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought friends from out of the country here after touring downtown most of the day. We loved the gouda cheese balls! Must try! The French onion soup was amazing. We did the ghost tour right next door. Highly recommend both for anyone showing off Ottawa to friends :) great food and fun!!!

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  7. Jennifer

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, good food! We will definitely be back!

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  8. Maurice

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, ambiance were excellent, value for your money was acceptable. Access from the street to the upper level is a challenge for persons with mobility issues. The stairs are steep and there needs to be a handrail installed on the right side of the stairs as one is going up. I should not think that this would be a big expense and it would geatly improve the access to the upper level for persons with mobility issues.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Ottawa

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were at Darcy McGee's after an event at the NAC. We were seated immediately and the waitstaff were quick to offer drinks, they were delivered in a timely fashion and then our food order was taken. We didn't wait long for the Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese with side caesar and Fish Tacos with side house salads to arrive. The food was very tasty and the perfect amount, not huge platefuls, just the perfect amounts.

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  10. Tanya

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was extremely good - spinach dip ans wings oh my god Spicy Margueritas was excellent and also the Red Sangria And the service was perfect !!! She asked about the show we were going to see . She was attentioned. Second visit and Would refer this restaurant again Nice visit

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D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 230-4433.

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street is rated 4.6 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

44 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elgin Street - Right across from the National War Memorial
  • Area
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30–23:00 Thu 11:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–01:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, Gastro Pub, Irish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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