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Hy's Steak House - Ottawa

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170 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5E1

(613) 234-4545

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August 16, 2013

Hy's Steakhouse has been Ottawa's premiere steakhouse for over 20 years! There is no other experience like it in the city

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September 06, 2012

Hy's is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. Filled with dark mahogany and centered around our glass encased charcoal fire pit, we offer a wide variety of menu items, specializing in Canadian Prime beef. Our ambiance is warm and comfortable, providing a great sense of privacy and Victorian charm. Whether you're a party of two or twenty, you will always feel like you're the... more

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June 12, 2012

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Hy's is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. Filled with dark mahogany and centered around our glass encased charcoal fire pit, we offer a wide variety of menu items, specializing in Canadian Prime beef. Our ambiance is warm and comfortable, providing a great sense of privacy and Victorian charm. Whether you're a party of two or twenty, you will always feel... more

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4 star rating
Arsene Lupin Gatineau August 29, 2010
I like the food here.

I think this is a suitable place for culinary delights with the family, except where fun, food was also very interesting. from the start of heavy foods, appetizers and delicious desserts all. I highly recommend you visit here.

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4 star rating
August 03, 2015

For a long time I wanted to eat here, but as its very pricey, I finally went on my 50th birthday. So expectations were very high for our group.
Nice looking place. Chairs a bit to low for eating even though I am tall.
Best waiter we have ever had, Zack. Attentive but not that fake friendly attitude. The other staff clearing and helping Zack were less than impressive though unfailingly polite.... more

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4 star rating
March 09, 2015

Came here for late night drinks with a friend. I like the atmosphere and bartenders, ours was really nice and attentive. I would came back just for drinks and to hang out/catch up for a few hours.

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4 star rating
February 18, 2015

Enjoy paying too much for a mediocre steak, while dining under the ambiance of an energy saving floodlight? Look no further than Hy's Steakhouse!

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4 star rating
Best Steak in Ottawa
August 11, 2014

Great Food, Beautiful steak, perfectly cooked! Exquisite sides, salads prepared tableside. Also great people watching!
Mahogany panels, big leather seats, great lighting. Staff is knowledgeable and attentive! DOn't miss this place!

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4 star rating
Disappointing Meal for the price
August 05, 2014

Service excellent however the food was not so good this time around. Prime Rib was tough, Double cooked potatoes was under cooked, Sautee Mushrooms appeared to be cooked at a lower temperature not browned. Rockerfeller was changed into larger shells not as good as the smaller ones. Caesar Salad was perfect! Not what I expect from the HY's a disappointing meal. Did they change the cook? First... more

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4 star rating
Excellent service- expensive for quality
August 02, 2014

I love HY's caeser salad prepared in the dining room however there steak and lobster dinner is hit and miss. Especially when you consider the price. Service is always amazing. Wine is expensive by the glass as are the cocktails... more

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4 star rating
July 31, 2014

The website said there was valet parking available - there wasn't and apparently has not been for some time. We were given two menus - one had prices $2 per item higher than the other. However, the waiter only charged the lower prices.
My feeling is that while the food/service is good, there are many other similar restaurants in Ottawa whose prices are not so extremely high. A Kir Royale cost... more

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4 star rating
Average Steak House
July 25, 2014

Very slow service. Chatty pleasant waiting staff. Steak cooked perfectly but wouldn't visit again. Would rather go to the Keg, half the price, bigger menu.

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4 star rating
Mediocre
July 25, 2014

Started in the deserted cocktail lounge, waited about 10 minutes to be served and another ten for the drinks. Shown to our table on time, drinks slowish then waited 45 minutes for our steaks. There were nine other tables of diners so not exactly busy. The food was good but nothing special. Waiting staff chatty but not very attentive.

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4 star rating
An Excellent Dining Experience
July 18, 2014

One of the best steaks the me and my wife have had! Great service and a nice touch of making the cesar salad right at the table! A great place to spend our 10th anniversary. Thanks to Chris our waiter. We will be back.

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4 star rating
excellent restaurant
July 16, 2014

My wife and I were celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary. We loved the place, it was quiet, the food was good and had a good list of red wine. The server was great and very professional. The steaks were cooked exactly as we ordered and they were was very tasteful especially mine with the Hy sauce. Great place to dine in a quiet environment.

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4 star rating
Perfect Steak
July 10, 2014

The service was amazing. Chris was attentive and accomodating yet not intrusive. The steak was done to perfection. Amazing

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4 star rating
A Pleasureable Experience
July 10, 2014

Although quite expensive, the food, service and experience were top notch. 5 stars without hesitation.

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4 star rating
Steak House...that's about it
July 08, 2014

We are from a city that is well known for it's restaurants, great restaurants should I say.(Quebec City). Nothing against Ottawa, but overall we always been disappointed ..not the same standards. More specifically regarding your establishment : in my eyes, this is a steak house, no doubt about that, one of the best filet mignon I ever eaten in my life, but it does mean to keep aside other AbC... more

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4 star rating
Keeping Up The Standard of Excellence
June 21, 2014

Hy's continues to be the benchmark for top quality in Ottawa.
The service was outstanding, the meals prepared and presented with professional perfection. The wine list is excellent, and the Spanish red that we chose was good value.
Oh server, Rad, is the consummate exuding attention and discretion. Oh, he makes a wonderful Cesar salad.

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4 star rating
June 21, 2014

I've been here many times and I'm less impressed with each visit. I went as part of a large group. Most said their food was good, one or two were less impressed. I was totally disappointed. I had french onion soup - it was just as you'd expect, good. Then I had prime rib. It had to have been cooked the night before. I ordered medium rare - it was the right color but had no juices and was quite... more

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4 star rating
Business Lunch at Hy's
June 17, 2014

Hy's is a great place for lunch. The food is spectacular, good choice of wine and great service. The ambience is beautiful with original décor.

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4 star rating
superb dinner
June 12, 2014

for a special dinner out I would recommend this place especially for a romantic evening as the setting is dark and cozy. Food selection and service was great. We liked how the salad was prepared and tossed at our table.

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4 star rating
Feel like a million bucks
June 10, 2014

That is how your guests will feel after a meal at Hy's. With the attentive service of server Nancy, the great food and wonderful ambiance, it was an amazing day.And, the celebrity diners in attendance also helped.

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4 star rating
June 08, 2014

Our server was excellent - made good recommendations, was pleasant and efficient.

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4 star rating
Appalling food in a gloomy time warp
June 01, 2014

Was hosted for dinner, was so disappointed.
Hy's is very old style, and the menu seems unchanged in 30+ years. That's ok, it's a traditional thing. The prices are very high, which is not necessarily the problem - there are expensive steak restaurants that serve great steaks.
The problem here was that the food was quite poor. It's hard to... more

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4 star rating
expectations met and exceeded
May 31, 2014

Came here for a nice dinner to share celebration of a special occasion with friends. We reserved a booth and were seated just in front of their elaborate encased grilling area, which we all found interesting to watch. The service was in a word impressive! Our head waiter Rad and his team looked after our every need without being intrusive... more

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4 star rating
Another memorable dinner
May 30, 2014

My husband and I dined at this Hy's location more than half a dozen times to date, and each time we are impressed by the quality of food and the service. The steaks are cooked to perfection and their desserts (especially the cheesecake) are mouth-watering. The service is beyond excellence as far as attentiveness. We visit Ottawa often, and every time we make it a point to dine at Hy's. It's... more

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4 star rating
Outstanding experience
May 27, 2014

Excellent service from the first moment to the last!!!! We went to Ottawa on a business trip and the hotel staff suggested to dine at Hy's Stakehouse and Coctail bar. From the minute we got in was attention for all our needs. The food is exquisite, atmosphere elegant, quite...great for romantic or business dinner... we were very glad to visit... more

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4 star rating
Romantic Dinner
May 22, 2014

My wife and I enjoyed wonderful martini and fabulous oysters Rockefeller at the bar before a superb steak and incredible banana's Foster in the restaurant.

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4 star rating
Our choice for special occasions.
May 13, 2014

Good food, great service and an atmosphere you can talk and enjoy your company; it doesn't get any better than Hy's.

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4 star rating
steakhouse with mediocre food
May 13, 2014

Unimaginative food that was indifferently prepared. Salad could have come out of a bag and steak might have been microwaved as it was cool on the exterior and hot in the middle.

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4 star rating
A great lunch break in a busy Ottawa day
May 13, 2014

I asked our Ottawa staffers for a quick lunch , as we had meetings to get back to in the afternoon . Hy's was the recommendation. I had one of the Lunch specials , Halibut on a bed of risotto , lightly cooked string beans on the side . The dressing was excellent , Compliments to chef Matthew Iley and... more

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4 star rating
Meh... Had better steaks for less
May 11, 2014

Went there on a saturday. The restaurant was fully booked so my wife and I ended up in the lounge. All in all, we found the steaks (I had the surf n turf with New York strip, my wife had the New York with fries) to be of average quality like you find in superkarkets, and that we could've just... more

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4 star rating
Great Service
May 08, 2014

My boyfriend and I went to Hy's because we had received a gift card from a friend. The service was unbelievable and the food was just as great! Rad was our server that night and he was amazing. It was a nice night out but unfortunately it started raining just as we were leaving. Laura, another employee from Hy's, was very kind and gave us an umbrella since she knew we had walked there. All in... more

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4 star rating
Fantastic Steak
May 08, 2014

Old style service...the ceasar salads are made table side and are fantastic. Price is comparable to other steak restaurants in Ottawa but the service and attentive stff give Hy's the edge.

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4 star rating
Excellent way to spend a special day
April 30, 2014

My wife and I went to Hy's to celebrate my birthday and we were not
disappointed. The asparagus and prosciutto appetizer was superb and the
salad was very fresh. The filet mignon and shrimp special was cooked to
perfection as was the broiled salmon. The Malbec wine went well with both dishes. The warm Begian cake was a great and... more

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4 star rating
Dinner at HY's
April 18, 2014

The ambiance was just perfect, elegant and romantic. Food was great, the Cesar salad was prepared in front of us, which was a nice touch to see it prepared (and it tasted absolutely delicious). Our steak was cooked just right. Service was excellent! Well-timed and friendly waiter. Great experience.Anita

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4 star rating
Still one of a favorite
April 14, 2014

The Cesar salad and spinach salads that are made table side are always succulent !
The steaks are expensive for what you get but they are good, the service is high quality and setting is plush. Always a nice venue for a special occasion ( for the normal folks not on an expense acct).
Also, nice wine list!

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4 star rating
near perfect food + service - old time/old school dining
April 13, 2014

service + food is very near perfect,
specialized staffing with your prime waiter supported by assistants for beverage/bread etc,
all traditional dressed in black + white aprons,
other reviews have commented on slow service (Hy's offers traditional relaxed dining, not McDonalds as quick as possible, so be objective in your expectations, Hy's offers you a very high class dining experience)... more

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4 star rating
Slow Dated Mediocre
April 04, 2014

Very slow service, it took an hour and a half to get our steaks. Staff have a poor sense of customer service. The food was dated and bland.

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4 star rating
What has happened to this concept
April 01, 2014

Food was not good, not good at all. Every experience keeps getting worse.
Server was 'to cool for school'. Focus on your guests, not yourself pal.
Room is fun.

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4 star rating
March 25, 2014

One of my favorite hangouts for wine as you see from my above noted comments. However, wanting to impress some girlfriends from work I arranged for us to stop by for a Wednesday noon Birthday lunch. Busy as Hy's can be at noon in the downtown core our server was swamped, but efficient. She was even kind enough to take a break and snap a picture for us!

Wine list great. Food, not so great.... more

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4 star rating
Great steak, Great wine
March 18, 2014

Greak steak and wine menu.
Nice location, very cool enviroment. Love the small room inside where you can see them cooking steak.

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4 star rating
Overshadowed by Terrible Service
March 17, 2014

I had been very much looking forward to spending my boyfriends birthday at Hy's. I had always heard wonderful things about the mainstay restaurant and had made reservations almost a month in advance.
Upon arrival, the hostess was smiling and gracious and promptly escorted us to our red velvet booth, where she helped us get settled. This was starting out... more

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4 star rating
A great dining experience
March 14, 2014

Hy's is wonderful. Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent décor. We went there hoping for an awesome evening, and we got it. Our server was was terrific. Very attentive. Knowledgeable. Down-to-earth, yet with those touches of dignity and thoughtfulness that you expect from the finest of restaurants. I have no hesitation in recommending it.

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4 star rating
Delicious but a bit expensive
March 10, 2014

This is an amazing place for a fancy super. The way they cook there steak is very good, fancy, and creative. The food is a little expensive however very good. I would certainly recommend this place.

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4 star rating
love this place
March 03, 2014

My boyfriend and I visit at least once a year. Usually to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. We actually took our son with us the last time we visited, now that he is 15 he can appreciate what fine dining has to offer. I am often surprised that other "families" choose to bring their children so young. In my view... more

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4 star rating
good food, service, a bit expensive for what you get
January 11, 2014

A few friends and I went to Hy's in December 2013. We went there on a Friday night with reservations. When we arrived, we were greeted and someone hung our coats for us in the closet. We waited for a while in the bar until our table was ready. The service was good but nothing outstanding. The food selection was... more

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4 star rating
Wonderful evening
January 06, 2014

We rang in the new year at Hy's Ottawa and had a wonderful evening. Food was excellent as usual and staff and atmosphere very very nice.
We look forward to going back in 2014.
Leslie

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4 star rating
Overated and Outdated
January 01, 2014

Five of us went to Hy's for what I hoped would be a traditional , classic steakhouse experience.
Silly me!
From the tawdry faux Victorian decor to over priced wine list, everything about this restaurant screams ...well I am not sure as it is diffciult to tell what kind of restaurant it wants to be .
I had the pepper... more

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4 star rating
Over rated
November 23, 2013

After it was all over, I had the same feeling I had when my car got broken in to. Violated. The food was just average. The steak should be mentioned in the same sentence as Kelsey's and not some of the other heavy hitting steak houses in town.
Server was unusually slow (we were not in a rush.) he didn't... more

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4 star rating
Dissapointed
November 09, 2013

Hy's was highly recommended, so we went with high expectations. Despite having made reservations far in advance we were seated outside the main dining room at a cramped table beside the window. We realized that someone had to sit there so resigned ourselves to it. Nevertheless, the wait staff had a difficult time serving...having to reach over us to pour... more

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4 star rating
Wow
September 28, 2013

We went for dinner and really enjoyed it! As an app, we had Caesar salad (dressing is freshly made on the cart beside your table). My hubby had the filet mignon and I had the ribs. My hubby is a steak connoisseur and he loved the steak at Hy's. My ribs were fabulous. We enjoyed watching the meat cook on... more

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4 star rating
Great place for a special night out
September 23, 2013

We wanted something different last night and we found Hy's on Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed! Not a huge menu, but you only go to Hy's if you all want to eat a steak. Wine list was huge and it took longer to choose the wine than choosing the steak. Hy's is not cheap but you probably get good... more

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4 star rating
One of the best steaks I have ever had in Ottawa
September 14, 2013

My previous experience with Hy's was on the bar side of the establishment. It wasn't very impressive and I do not recommend it when there is a crowd. But the steakhouse is really quite good. Steak cooked perfectly - all food here was excellent and great attention paid to detail. . . same goes for cocktails served on the restaurant... more

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4 star rating
Attention to detail
September 07, 2013

I dined at Hys with friends and was very impressed!! The service was wonderful. Our server was attentive and waited close by to answer questions about the various dishes. He was polite and unobtrusive.
We were a party of 8 so there were several different selection. There wasn't a negative comment about anything. The escargot was perfectly cooked and presented,... more

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4 star rating
An indulgence, but worth it from time to time
August 25, 2013

My wife and I went to Hy's to celebrate my birthday last week - and the food and service were phenomenal. While pricey, both our meals were excellent, and prepared exactly as we asked. The accompaning potatoes were done quite well, and the sides of vegetables that we ordered to go with the steaks were also amazing.
This is definitely... more

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4 star rating
A meal to remember
August 12, 2013

After several busy days hearing concerts at the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, I decided to indulge myself with a visit to Hy's--it had been many years since my last.
From the moment I entered the restaurant, there was an aura of excellence, discretion and quality that whet the appetite for fine dining--I wouldn't be disappointed.
The initial warmth from... more

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4 star rating
Hy's steak house
August 06, 2013

A stodgy, conservative and overpriced steak house which serves reasonable cuts of meat at unreasonable prices. Nothing creative or unique in the cooking or presentation and lots of older men squiring younger women; clientele have the patina of "I've arrived" but the restaurant is coasting on an old rep.

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4 star rating
Pricy but very elegant
August 04, 2013

This is quality dinning. The food is usually excellent, well presented and very well prepared. The décor is upscale so one should dress in going out casual. Jackets for the Men.

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4 star rating
Yummy
July 28, 2013

We went here for supper and really enjoyed ourselves. Everyone loved the food, and not one complaint at all. The service was amazing.

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4 star rating
Just Perfect
July 27, 2013

Decided to treat ourselves to some fabulous steaks while vacationing in Ottawa for the long weekend. The ambiance was posh, comfortable, and elegant.
The service was first class. Great selection of wines and appetizers. The steaks we selected were delicious. Seared right in front us, and presented beautifully on the plate. The cook was perfect, and left us both full... more

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4 star rating
Absolutely the best
July 15, 2013

First class service, first class presentation, oyster, prawns and filets to drool for. Excellent selection of wines and great GreyGoose martinis. Enjoyed a cheese/fruit/nut platter for dessert. You will definitely not go wrong at this restaurant.

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4 star rating
Hy's Ottawa
July 08, 2013

Stately old fashioned steakhouse. Great service throughout. bread basket was toast with garlic butter. You would expect some decent bread in an establishment such as this. My escargots were drenched in oil and just passable. Steak and accompanying potato was excellent.

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4 star rating
A nice night out
July 02, 2013

This place is great for a well balanced evening of fine food and ambience. I usually seek out steak 1-2 times a year in a restaurant and this place is near the top oft list. Solid beverage line up and professional service...Bon appetit!

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4 star rating
Food is Great but Service in The Bar was Bad
June 30, 2013

Normally we eat in the Steak House and the food and service is outstanding. We decide to go at the last minute without a reservation and ended up eating in the Bar. The food as always but the service was not very good. It almost seemed that the Bar Tender/Waiter felt that it was not his job to provide the... more

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4 star rating
Great Steak, Great Setting
June 27, 2013

This is a high end steak house, the steak was perfect, the waiting staff very good and the decor inside creates a good ambiance. Thought the price was reasonable. would eat here again

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4 star rating
The Perfect Anniversary Dinner
June 22, 2013

Last evening 5 of us went for our Anniversary dinner, our 30th , our friends 56th and our son. We have been to Hy's in the past, always for a special occasion. We know to expect excellent food and service. The restaurant was packed and i wondered " just how can they keep up the quality "?
Indeed we waited... more

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4 star rating
Best Steak House Best Restaurant
June 20, 2013

Best steakhouse and Best Restaurant in Ottawa
Hy’s Steakhouse, simply outstanding, for over 40 years we have been going to Hy’s and we can truly say everyone of our dining experiences have been fantastic!
Hy’s is a restaurant you can count on for consistency, Great food, great service, great ambiance every single visit.
They offer a large variety of steaks... more

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4 star rating
Superb steaks, great atmosphere
June 13, 2013

This is a great steakhouse downtown Ottawa. Decoration of the restaurant brings you back in time for you to enjoy a very nice meal in a quite and relaxed atmosphere. The service was extremely efficient and friendly, as the restaurant was not crowded, and the food was just superb. Great steak, excellent prepared and well presented. Food choice is limited... more

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4 star rating
June 09, 2013

Hy's is a typical Ottawa political hangout. It is the venue of choice for Members of Parliament, Senators, staffers and lobbyists who often gather there on week nights after work for drinks at the bar. Hy's is also easily one of the best steakhouses in Ottawa and is worth going to for a nice dinner.

In general the food is quite good however it is pricey. The service aims for excellence but... more

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4 star rating
Great Steakhouse, Pricey ... Hint: try the Lounge
June 06, 2013

Located in the middle of downtown Ottawa, Hy's is a one of a chain of high end, quality steak houses with all of the typical attributes: great food, great service, busy, and expensive. It's a nice place to have a romantic dinner with someone special (they better be special to justify the cost!)
One suggestion that worked well for me,... more

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4 star rating
Great Place
June 01, 2013

The service was excellent. The waiter is efficient and friendly. The caesar salad is made right at your table! The cheesecake is so light. It's like eating back in the fifties with the rounded booths and the red velvet. Highly recommended for a cool night out.

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4 star rating
Good, but not great
May 11, 2013

Hy's is, in a nutshell, okay. Location is great, but the steaks are not all that. They are okay, but you could probably get a better steak at a place like Moxie's in Kanata. The food is not bad, but it is quite over-priced, and the décor inside is a cross between a funeral parlour and a Vegas Lounge. Seriously... more

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4 star rating
Most amazing steak
May 06, 2013

Hy's Steak House is the place to eat if you want one the best steaks ever. I've been to Hys in Vancouver and Whistler. It is one of the best i've ever been to. A must place to eat.

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4 star rating
Best Place in City for Steak
May 06, 2013

Hy's Steakhouse is an Ottawa staple. Great quality meats. The service and food are very good. Order table side Caesar salad with your meal.

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4 star rating
Ehhh
May 04, 2013

Most business trips I try a high-end steak house. This one certainly plays the part, it's nice inside, and the steaks are $40-$50. On the plus side, my prime rib was pretty good, done how I like it. And the service was fine.
On the minus side, the caesar salad had some sort of gloopy industrial gravy as dressing. The... more

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4 star rating
Good news, bad news
May 02, 2013

The good news: very nice and attentive staff, very good food, a lot of decor (which maybe seems just a bit dated). The bad news: unbelievably overpriced.

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4 star rating
February 17, 2013

Best steak house in ottawa but very expensive but it is worth it i order the steak all the time and its cooked to perfection if you order the salad they make it right in front of you same with the steak you can see the cook it in a booth in the middle. O and I think it's the same person always cooking the steaks lol

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4 star rating
Top Steak Restaurant
February 03, 2013

Hy’s has great atmospere. One of the best most elegant restaurants for top quality steaks in Ottawa. It is expensive and you need to be hungry as the best steaks are the big ones.
The waiters are good an experienced. The Cesear salad prepared table side is excellent.
The only reason i am giving it 4 stars this time is i had the lesser sized steak- and that was a mistake, same for my wife. The... more

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4 star rating
January 18, 2013

I was invited there for a business meal.
The first impression was immediately that it was a nice place. as you arrive, they take you coat.

then you are guided to you table.
the meal was great, a fantastic selection of wines, really tasty steaks (as this place is mainly a steakhouse)

The service also was very nice, and we then experienced a very nice dinner. Will go there again, by my own ,... more

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4 star rating
December 23, 2012

One of the better establishments in Ottawa in terms of service and quality of food.

When you walk in they offer to take your coat, which you can decline.

The interior is decorated in a very classy manner, they also have a glass enclosure of where they prepare the steak.

For the salad, the waiter will prepare the dressing in front of you which is neat.

For starters we had the escargot and... more

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4 star rating
December 16, 2012

Fantastic food, atmosphere, and selection of (quality) wines. Service initially was poor, but was better after getting seated - understandable considering how packed the restaurant was on a Saturday night. Would definitely go again.

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4 star rating
December 16, 2012

I was there for a birthday party for a high profile organized crime figure. The food and service was incredible they shut the whole restraunt down just for us. The rcmp even chapproned it from out side . Great experience they were great with us .

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4 star rating
October 16, 2012

sure this place is a bit overpriced kind of a shame in todays economy but well worth it for special occasions and/or business. I've never had a problem with this place, sure it may have some dated decor to the younger generations but lets face it everyone should eat here! you are human and you deserve it, everyone deserves some of the finer things in life and this is one of those local things... more

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4 star rating
September 01, 2012

When I went to Hy's I had the full experience--drinks, apps, steak, dessert-- and it was a delight for my mouth.

We started with the cheese toast, which had some great flavour. I had a salad with the house dressing. For me, a good starter salad has flavourful lettuce, doesn't skimp on the other veggies, and isn't drowned in dressing and Hy's performed very well.

The main was delicious: steak... more

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4 star rating
August 16, 2012

Excellent cuisine and service!

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4 star rating
August 16, 2012

Great steak. Wine is overpriced though. Rob was our server, what a great guy!

We will be back, just drinking cocktails though. I don't mind a 100% mark up but the wine was a $100 bottle around $350 or so, which I thought was crazy, just saying.

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4 star rating
August 16, 2012

Mmmm. Steak and potatoes. Swanky decor.

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4 star rating
Hy's steakhouse
July 30, 2012

It’s always a treat to be in the nation’s capital. That’s why it’s even better when I can do it in style. The Hy’s Steakhouse is a familiar venue but this is the first time I’ve been to the one in Ottawa. It is such a classy place and never disappoints at all. From the moment I got there to the time I left, I was treated as if I were the only person in the place with high status. That is how... more

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4 star rating
July 29, 2012

We went here for a company dinner last year in one of their reserved rooms. The place is very nice, the service was friendly and I had some positive banter with the staff while I was there (always a good sign, in my opinion).

Their steaks are excellent. They have fresh horseradish to serve with them. Do I really need to say more? Ok, then.... they also have insanely good french fries.

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4 star rating
December 05, 2011

Service 4/5, Food 2/5. The service and atmosphere was top notch, but the food was very disappointing.

Mixed thoughts about the dining experience at Hy's. When you first walk in, the atmosphere is classy, and formal. I was super impressed how they showcase the grill behind the glass so you can see the chef preparing (or overcooking) your steak.

Starting with the drinks, the draft beer wasn't... more

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4 star rating
October 09, 2011

The bar is a great destination for drinks and apps although prices are a little on the high side. The snack mix (a mixture of goldfish, cashews, caramelized peanuts and other goodies) is addictive. Service is friendly and professional. The business people and political types who tend to frequent Hy's make for great people watching.

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4 star rating
June 04, 2011

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at this Hy's. The garlic shrimp were great, and the peppercorn steak was fantastic. I closed with the bourbon chocolate cake, which was outstanding. Overall, it was great. My only criticisms are the price (expensive), and the service was quite slow. We were a fairly big group (10 people), but it still took almost an hour to get our main course. Still, I would... more

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4 star rating
April 13, 2011

Hy's bar used to be the place to go to schmooze over lunch. (Especially if somebody else was paying.) Alas, a serious management miscalculation resulted in Kim the bartender becoming surplus to requirements.

Kim was the buddy, the confidante, and the fairy godmother of that place and she epitomized great service. Her loyal followers have moved on to find her in her new digs at Darcy McGees.... more

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4 star rating
February 16, 2011

This is one of the better steak experiences I've had in Ottawa. I have been here twice and I have had two different eating experiences. In both instances, however, the service was excellent and very friendly. They are very knowledgeable about their menu. Also the ambiance is very nice for a date. However, the pricing is on the higher end side, so make sure it's a worthwhile date.

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4 star rating
December 15, 2010

This place is awesome for the following reasons:

1) Upon walking in, the staff is very friendly, and greet you with warm smiles. I honestly believe that as soon as a customer walks into the door, first impressions are already made even before ingesting any food. I love coming into a non-judgemental environment when I'm dining. There was absolutely no fakeness with the staff (as I have noticed... more

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4 star rating
November 19, 2010

A friend and I had a $50 voucher for Hy's Steakhouse and it just happened to be around my birthday, so we decided to go for a celebratory dinner.

It was our first time at Hy's, and we walked in, not knowing what to expect. It was incredibly formal, with classic, rich, and dark decor, and dim lighting. The restaurant is very high-class, for fine-dining. It caters mostly to business people and... more

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4 star rating
September 05, 2010

This place is excellent. We made a last minute reservation on a Sunday night right before closing and they accommodated us. We were seated immediately. The food ...

Amazing steak, started on a pit that was surrounded by glass (yes, I was seated right outside that glass) and watched the steak cook while I eat my salad.

Hubby and I split a meal as we always do when we want to have more food. We... more

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4 star rating
November 24, 2009

My fiancé and I visited Hy's on the night we got engaged and I don't think we could have picked a more perfect place to celebrate! I'm British but my other half is from Ottawa and is constantly telling me how the standard of service and dining is so much different in Canada compared to the UK but I don't think even he was expecting the kind of experience we had at Hy's!

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4 star rating
July 09, 2006

Food, service and atmosphere were great. Anyone who likes steak , this is the place to go in Ottawa.

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4 star rating
July 09, 2006

Not to bad steak and trimming good atmosphere

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4 star rating
Best Steak USA and Canada
February 10, 2006

Due to health requirements I have eaten red meat no more than twice a month for the past 11 years. I have made a point of exploring the best steaks in North America. I have found only two Steak Houses to date that are top shelf. The Cattlemen�s in Pierre South Dakota, USA and Hy's in Ottawa Ontario, Canada. I had Quintuple Heart Bypass Surgery @ age 36. As a result I become a very... more

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4 star rating
Best Food in the City
November 22, 2005

This is the best steak house in Ottawa. The whisky bar is greate if you are just droping buy with clients / friend's. If you realy want to make a statement book reservations at the main dinning lounge... very impresive definatley 5 stars

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4 star rating
July 15, 2004

very expensive, high scale, excellent setting and atmosphere and the food and service were great. If you want to have a special dinner for two and are willing to spend $100 this is an excellent choice. You can see the steak being cooked through the glass wall in front of the grill and the salad dressings are made fresh right in front of you by the server.

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4 star rating
November 05, 2003

The quality and service is superb. You select a steak from the menu which they then hand trim, removing all the fat. You then get soup and salad, which you do not pay extra for like other fancy restaurants.

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4 star rating
August 10, 2000

Classy, dark woods, open kitchen. Try the spinach salad, prepared right at your table. Good martini bar next door, lots of parking underground.

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4 star rating
April 25, 2000

Excellent high class establishment. Superb service and atmosphere, with extaordinary distiguishment. The highest class in the area.

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4 star rating
December 10, 2005

What happened to this once proud and dignified restaurant? The servers wear white coats reminiscent of those once worn by butchers, barbers and mad scientists, while burnt out light bulbs abound along with at least one missing ceiling tile. The menu is given a lovely presentation - but lacks steak house classics such as Chateaubriand and Cherries Jubilee. In terms of clientele, the last... more

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4 star rating
November 02, 2004

Visited recently and was impressed with both the food and service. Had some of the best prime rib I've ever eaten. Very expensive but I felt I got what I paid for.

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4 star rating
October 04, 2004

Big fan of Hy's. Went to this location - was very dissapointed with the service and the quality of MY dinner. The rest of my party had a great time however my food was lousy.

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4 star rating
February 22, 2004

I am a Hy's customer for over 10 years. The last visit was Feb 21,2004 with my wife & a couple. I've notice the restaurant service has been decline. The server is not as good as what use to be. I believe they might change managment. For the past few years, every time I visit the restaurant I see the same servers works there. But last night my server seems new in the job or she was not... more

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4 star rating
October 22, 2003

Hy's is an overall good dining experience but it has become well overpriced for the quality of the food and the generosity of the servings. many side dishes are extra and expensive. Service remains at a very high standard but there are better steaks in town and better value for your dollar than Hy's. But, if you are trying to impress that one big client and don't mind the cost, Hy's delivers.

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English
August 13, 2014

Perfectly grilled Canadian Prime steaks, cold martinis and warm hospitality.
A relaxed, refined atmosphere.
You deserve to visit Canada's Premier Steakhouse.
We are Hy's, and proud of it, since 1955.

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September 21, 2013

Hy's Steak House offers these services: restaurant.

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September 05, 2013

This upscale steak house is a favourite haunt of Ottawa's business and political elite. With its dark panelling, subdued lighting and private booths, Hy's is a perfect setting for a power lunch or a candlelit dinner for two. Although the menu is extensive, with selections that include baked Shellfish Thermidor and Filet of Salmon, Hy's specialty is its Charcoal-Broiled Steaks.

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February 28, 2013

Hy's Steak House is a Steakhouse and Steak restaurant where most Menuism users came for a romantic date, paid more than $50, and tipped between 15% to 18%.

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February 23, 2013

This upscale steak house is a favorite haunt of Ottawa's business and political elite. With its dark paneling, subdued lighting and private booths, Hy's is a perfect setting for a power lunch or a candlelit dinner for two. Although the menu is extensive, with selections that include baked Shellfish Thermidor and Filet of Salmon, Hy's specialty is its Charcoal-Broiled Steaks.

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