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Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
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 only ones here.
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83 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 83 reviews
5 stars
(42)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(62)
- romantic(47)
- notable wine list(44)
- fit for foodies(25)
- great for lunch(14)
- good for groups(13)
Hy's Steak House - Ottawa Reviews List
Review 1 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food but not worth the price
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"To start: I am not a "foodie" or restaurant connoisseur. Just an average guy who might go out to a nice restaurant once a month. I took my girlfriend to Hy's for our anniversary dinner to treat ourselves to something special.
The ambiance/decor was what you would expect for high end dining. The grill could be seen from our seat and was enclosed in glass allowing you to view your steaks as they cooked. This was a very nice feature. The service came with hint of condescension, although nothing horrible or overt.
We ordered the filet mignon, double-baked potato, and sauteed mushrooms as well as the "Only" New York Strip with fries. The food was great, but it was not deserving of the price tag. We enjoy The Keg just as equally (if not more)."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Hy's makes a great spot for that special night out. With great food and service, as well as a exceptional wine list, you can't go wrong."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good but very expensive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You get what you pay for. You pay a lot but you get amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A must-dine in Ottawa, first class
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the ultimate dining experience of quality food (especially steaks) in Ottawa, Hy's is a must-dine place. Patrice, the newest service is extremely knowledgeable (as all staff are) and delightful. From the cheese bread to the cheesecake, every bite was delicious. Located in the heart of Ottawa, it's privacy is great for business meetings and private occasions."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food as usual! Our server could have been more enthousiastic. I recommend this steakhouse to everyone."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was very good except for the twice baked potato it wasn't hot enough barely warm."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 7 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hy's Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was probably one of the best if not the best restaurant that I have ever gone too..
Waiters were awesome, food was amazing and best of all I forgot my camera in the restaurant, I called them and they went to look for it, found it and locked it up for me....I honestly, don't think that I could find a better restaurant."
Waiters were awesome, food was amazing and best of all I forgot my camera in the restaurant, I called them and they went to look for it, found it and locked it up for me....I honestly, don't think that I could find a better restaurant."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was good(a bit overly friendly), except that the main course took a long time to be served after the appetizer. Ribs were adequate, while filet mognon was overcooked(served medium-well done instead of requested medium). For the overall experience, did not receive value for the prices charged."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 9 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Exceptional food with excellent service in a quiet and beautiful setting. An Ottawa's classic."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A perfect evening!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant offers all 'the ingredients' for the success of a romantic evening. The ambiance, the service, the food, the wine list and last but not least the staff knows how to serve well, that is being at your table at the right time! What you pay at Hy's is worth every penny and more! We will definitely return."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A way to make someone's day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What an amazing ambiance for a special occasion. The special service by attentive staff is a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very expensive. Could easily
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very expensive. Could easily cost $100/plate without trying hard. You really, really have to love red meat. Well cooked steaks presented simply with potato (usual choice of cooking). Not even the pretense of a vegetable, unless you count half a tiny stuffed tomato. Originally started as almost a private club for older, bald, cigar smoking businessmen. Now the cigar has been ditched. Otherwise not much change. Great place if you like this sort of stuff. I do. I am not a cigar smoking business man. I am bald. At our table of four everyone enjoyed their meal. I ordered the "only" New York Strip, rare. It was cooked perfectly. Excellent piece of meat though it did have a bit of gristle which was surprising. Baked potato was good."
Dined on 27/04/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Server was excellent. Made
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Server was excellent. Made a salad forus not on the menu - with amazing ahi tuna. Great wine list - not a lot of places to offer a good Sancerre by the glass. Yum."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Only negative is the internal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Only negative is the internal decor which is dark, stuffy and getting stale. Other than hat, exactly what one would expect. Great food, great service consistency on every visit."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was my first time there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was my first time there and I really enjoyed myself. I would definately go back again. The only critique is the seating. I was placed at a very nice table for two with my dinner compagnon. Even though there was lots of free tables around, a group of five was placed right at the table next to ours only feet away. Wasn't really private. Other than that, food/wine/service was excellent."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my first visit. Enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my first visit. Enjoyed my first lunch there greatly. Will definitely go back. Food very tasty, atmosphere very relaxed and waitress was both gracious & pleasant. Look forward to my next visit."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have always been pleased
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have always been pleased with the food and service at Hy's dining room. We had a very enjoyable dinner on Wednesday evening. The cocktail lounge is also a real gem, since that's where we get great service and excellent martinis."
Dined on 21/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 19 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent dinner, we thoroughly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely top notch. Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely top notch. Everything appears to be made on the premises. Caesar salad was an unexpected treat; I was anticipating excellent main dishes, and was not disappointed. My wife had the lamb, I had a filet mignon --- both superb. Service was extremely attentive. Definitely worth the price."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 22 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All the food we had was delicious.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All the food we had was delicious. An amazing time was held by all."
Dined on 14/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife's Rack of lamb was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife's Rack of lamb was not appropriate. Of the two pieces only one was appropriate.
Howerver to your credit we where not charged for the entrée.
Excellent move from your manager.
Howerver to your credit we where not charged for the entrée.
Excellent move from your manager.
Tanks and apart from this little contre temps every thing was super."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and service was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service was outstanding. Easily Ottawa's top steak house."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
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Review 25 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An iconic restaurant in Ottawa
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An iconic restaurant in Ottawa and for good reason. The food was fantastic the service was excellent and the restaurant was spotless."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Trad steakhouse deluxe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Traditional steakhouse deluxe. Excellent (if predictable -- but that's the point!) fare, attentive but relaxed service in a dark but cosy setting."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 27 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were celebrating the birthdays
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were celebrating the birthdays of some of my employees. They definitely felt special.
The server was a little "laissez faire" which does not really jive with the ambiance."
Dined on 06/03/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 28 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent evening both service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent evening both service and food was supreme."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All in all, an excellent dinning
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All in all, an excellent dinning experience. I will definitely be coming back!!"
Dined on 23/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 30 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Parking nightmare
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was fine except the parking nightmare.
I was truly sorry I put my friends though this.
It ruined our evening!"
I was truly sorry I put my friends though this.
It ruined our evening!"
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 31 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hy's, Great Location, Average Steak
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Hy's was a very good restaurant when compared to all other restaurants however Hy's is much more expensive and the decor suggests this. It's a beautiful restaurant. The steak, mine and my wive's were good but not as good as the price would suggest. Hy's has a good steak in a great environment as opposed to Delicious Steak House in Orleans which has the best steak in an average environment...and at an average price. If you're heading out to enjoy the atmosphere and location, Hy's and if just for the food, Delicious."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food was excellant and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was excellant and the service was very good."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
What's the Rush
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were at Hy's on Valentine's day for a romantic evening, we had no other plans for the evening.I had told my partner that we would take our time and have a great evening of good food and conversation. Well 25 minutes in, with a drink in hand, we were told that we needed to order our food. The staff had been instructed to turn over the tables. We let that one slide. Not long after, we were instructed again to order so they could "turn the table". We politely let our server know that we would not be rushed at which point he let it go and the rest of the evening went smoothly. Ironically, half way through dinner there was no shortage of open tables so it seemed pointless that they were rushing us along. I dropped over 3 bills on tab."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overpriced
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We chose Hy's due to its reputation as an exceptional steak house. While the food was very good, we did not feel that it quite lived up to its billing, especially at Hy's very high prices. In example, the sauce on the garlic shrimp appetizer, while delicious, was indistinguishable from the Pernod sauce on the seafood plate. Had our meal been less expensive, or anywhere other than Hy's, we would have been quite satisfied, however it was Hy's and we won't be back."
Dined on 13/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Hy's Steak House - Ottawa
Based on the average of (49) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
10 out of 11 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate