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.
"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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"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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"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."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic
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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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.
Tanks and apart from this little contre temps every thing was super."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
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"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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"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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"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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