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D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

4.5
4.5
209 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Irish, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 230-4433
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

209 Reviews
  1. PatriciaP

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food as usual, excellent place for a good Irish pub meal.

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  2. JulieMR

    Ottawa

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall2Food5Service5Ambience1
    Notre table était au sous sol, isolé de tous les autres et directement à l'entrée des escaliers. Par conséquent, nous avions eu le courant froid de la porte d'entrée qui était constamment ouverte. Nous avons gelé toute la soirée dans une ambiance de sous sol isolé. Dommage. Serveuse très gentille, bon menu.

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  3. PatriciaP

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    As usual excellent food, great ambiance, fantastic service.

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  4. TanyaN

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This was actually my 1st time at this Darcy McGees location, but my husband had been here several times before. I love the decor and the area we were sat in. It was a quiet Tuesday for Halloween so it wasn’t busy. Our server Alex was awesome and gave us a great night before we went on the Haunted Walks tour next door. Food was great (I had bratwurst and mashed potatoes, hubby had chicken burger and fries)and I actually had room for dessert which I almost never have room for when I eat out. Thank you

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  5. MiraT

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
    Our server was excellent and food good and quick (which was important as we had a show to go to). My only "feedback" is that I had picked something from the "OpenTable" menu when I made the reservation which was not on the actual menu ... So that should be updated. I 100% will go back.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I just wanted to say thank you to our server for a pleasant dining experience! The food was delicious!

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  7. SariS

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Service, ambiance, food and drink were excellent. Irish Pub with a broad selection of food and cocktails, wine, beer. Light lunch of calamari and Yorkshire pudding cups with shepherds pie filling were both so good we’re heading back again the next day.

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  8. TahiraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and great service! Highly recommended.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great time! Love the atmosphere!! Our server was amazing

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  10. Gerry

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Decent pub food in a location very convenient to the centre of Ottawa. Good selection of beers. A bit on the noisy side, as one would expect but tolerable.

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  11. mountaingirl

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Food was good - my beef and mushroom pie was a bit too salty and my friend had the fish tacos and she was very pleased. Overall a great experience and we'll be back.

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  12. CelineL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a great moment and the food was delicious! At the next visit at Ottawa, we Will return that for sure!!

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  13. Ashley

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5
    They meal I had looked nothing like the last time I ordered it a few months ago. And the high top tables are too high for the chairs provided. My food was above chest level.

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  14. AnGu

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Great, friendly service. Yummy pub food with lots of options to suit anyone's taste.

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  15. CathyS

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server was very attentive.

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  16. CAOuimet

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We came before an event at the NAC with an early reservation and good thing we had a reservation! The place was full… we were shown to our table and Abby our server was great, she took our drink order and then came back for the food order. The food was very good and was served quickly so we didn’t worry about being late for our show.

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  17. Jealex

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Great Ottawa Pub! The service was fast and the staff were professional and personable. I stopped in for lunch and had the wings and crispy calamari. Both were perfectly prepared and the calamari was one of the best I’ve had. They were very tender and meaty. This is a great place to hang out and have a perfect dinning experience in downtown Ottawa!

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  18. Kubby57

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5
    The server was great. The place was packed and she checked in and provided updates when things were taking a bit longer. Food wise, it was ok. I got the steak and sweet potato fries. The steak was a bit more cooked then asked for but the fries were really good. I used a gift card so I wasn’t out anything, but the meal of steak and sweet potato fries with one beer would have been 50 bucks. I guess that’s downtown pricing these days. I thought it was a bit pricey for the serving.

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  19. Luna

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service1Ambience4
    Our appetizer was delivered to the wrong table and our server didn’t notice, we told her when she came with our mains, food was good though.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience4
    It was full capacity because of a concert at the NAC. Even still, our server was friendly and so welcoming! Great experience!

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  21. Heather

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Great food, service and value. One of our favorite restaurants with THE best calamari!!

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  22. GregW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We love the atmosphere of D'Arcy McGee's. The staff and the food are awesome!

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  23. DianeM

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    Overall3Food1Service5Ambience5
    Our server Desiree went above and beyond! Awesome service. The food was extremely disappointing.

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  24. KrisL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Service was amazing! Friendly, timely and very helpful. Food was fantastic. Had the dry ribs as an app then the chicken and leek pot pie. To die for! Would definitely recommend. Will be sure to go again, when in town.

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  25. MichaelS

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    My wife loved her fish and chips. The fish tacos I had actually have more fish than lettuce in them (unlike some other restaurants I have gotten them from). Our server was excellent.

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  26. RichardP

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect for a family diner with your kid, i little bit loud but ok

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  27. SylvainR

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Good food, not too much choice, but it was good. The fries are really good. The staff is amazing.

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  28. CharlesL

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    Overall3Food5Service3Ambience4
    Server was good but our worked..she had too many tables...drinks and appetizers cane quickly..but waited 30 minutes before waitress came to take orders for main course, then waited another 15 min for food to arrive..got there at 6pm...had to eat fast cause food came at 730pm and we had NAC tickets for 8pm..not sure if I woul go back..although food was very good

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  29. MitchR

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    I always enjoy paying a visit here whenever I am in Ottawa. One criticism: The small main floor room closest to Elgin Street is far too hot. This has been the case on two separate occasions (March 2022 and late April 2023). Once the room has become full it becomes quite uncomfortable - especially while eating. Ask to be seated elsewhere.

    D'Arcy McGees - Sparks StreetResponded on May 3, 2023

    Hi Mitch, Thank you for your review and we're honored that you choose us every time you visit Ottawa. I completely understand and agree with the heating. We were having some issues with our A/C, but I am glad to report we found the problem we were having and this has finally been resolved as of Monday (May 1st). We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sláinte!

    2 people found this helpful

  30. PierreG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    Overall2Food3Service3Ambience1
    I made a reservation and when I arrived at the time of my reservation There was no table assign to me She was searching the all place for finding me a table The couple in front of me in thé waiting line had no reservation but they were given the best table in front of the window Why make a reservation ????

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  31. JayJay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was hot and delicious Service was great and friendly and it was a busy evening Manager checked up with us to see how the food and service was, very attentive Thanks for a great experience

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  32. VickyL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Great spot, food was good, lots of vegetarian options! Very close to NAC

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  33. AmberH

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
    The Chicken Club was really good but my friend had a lack luster Cobb Salad and my husband had the Mushroom burger with Caramelized Onions and could not find any caramelized onions. Wouldn't take much to improve these items to be able to give it a 5 Star rating.

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  34. Pkjp

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Wonderful experience! We were going to a show at the NAC that evening. We were greeted by our server Dale. He took us to a lovely table. Asked us immediately if we were going to the NAC. I appreciated him asking that because we did not feel rushed during the entire time. The food was great, reasonable prices and great pub atmosphere

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  35. ChristineP

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
    Cela faisait longtemps que nous voulions essayer ce restaurant. Hier soir nous sommes allés avant d aller voir un spectacle wow wow tout était parfait l ambiance, la nourriture, le service aussi nous avons adoré dommage que nous étions pressé . Un gros A+

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  36. Datenight

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    It was a great experience. Loved reserving on line. First time, great life experience.

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  37. CathyF

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service4Ambience4
    The seafood pasta was not great. The linguini was stuck together and the sauce was tasteless. My husband ordered a cheeseburger and got a burger covered with a cheese sauce that was cold, really messy to eat and not what he expected.

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  38. ChrisS

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great service, great food, but loud on a Friday evening.

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  39. KristinaR

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    The customer service was amazing! Kind, respectful and adaptable! A big big thank you!!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had an amazing meal, I look forward to dinning ate D’Arcy McGees again. The food was piping hot, the flavours were spot on. Reminded me of the steak pies I ate in London and Edinburgh UK.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street using the Order Online button. D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 230-4433.

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street is rated 4.5 stars by 209 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Irish, Pub
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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