D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

4.8

250 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Pub

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Charming
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub, Gastro Pub, Irish
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(613) 230-4433
Website
https://fionnmaccools.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
44 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8
Neighborhood
Downtown
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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Spinach & Artichoke Dip*CA$15.00
Signature blend of Italian cheeses, spinach, artichoke, and baked to perfection. Served with tortilla chips
Pub NachosCA$17.00
Seasoned tortilla chips, a mix of pub-blend cheese and queso cheese sauce, pico de gallo, lettuce, pickled jalapeño, green onion and drizzled with lime sour cream. Have nachos right The Pub Way!
Blarney Chips*CA$16.50
Seasoned lattice-cut fries, pub-made queso cheese sauce, tomato, pickled jalapeño and green onion. Served with salsa and sour cream
Smoked Gouda BombsCA$14.00
Golden-fried Gouda, panko crisped, and served with zesty chili aioli.
BBQ Chicken FlatbreadCA$16.00
Jameson BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, roasted cajun chicken, jalapeno, mix of pub blend cheese, baked to perfection on a fresh crispy flatbread, served with a side of ranch/
Mini-YorkiesCA$13.00
Four mini-Yorkshire pudding bowls, pub-made shepherd's pie filling, creamy mashed potato and melted pub-blend cheese
Crispy Calamari*CA$16.50
Tender, hand-cut calamari marinated in buttermilk, crispy banana pepper and green onion. Served with our signature Dungloe sauce
Cauliflower WingsCA$14.50
Crispy tempura battered cauliflower wings, tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with carrot and celery sticks, and choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Choice of sauce or dry rub: Mild, Medium, Hot, Jameson Bbq, Honey Garlic, Hot & Honey, Salt & Black Pepper, Cajun (4-310 cal)
Jameson Honey Garlic Bites*CA$15.00
Hand-breaded boneless chicken, Jameson- infused honey garlic sauce, sesame seeds and green onion
Chicken QuesadillasCA$15.00
Cajun chicken, shredded pub-blend cheese, pico de gallo, onions and sweet peppers on seasoned flour tortillas. Served with salsa and sour cream
Triple-Dill'd PicklesCA$10.00
Crispy dill-breaded dill pickle spears. Served with our pub-made honey dill sauce
French Onion SoupCA$9.50
Made-in-pub French onion soup, baked with croutons and provolone cheese
Famous Wings - 1 lb.CA$18.00
Pub marinated in our special blend of beer and spices - get em' breaded or naked. Served with your choice of wing and dipping sauce, and carrot and celery.
Famous Wings - 1.5 lbs.CA$26.00
Classic PoutineCA$13.00
Pub style fries, fresh gravy, and cheese curds
The Great CanadianCA$14.00
Pub style fries, smoked bacon, fresh gravy, and cheese curds
The Shepherd's FryCA$16.00
Pub made Shepherd's Pie filling on top of our pub style fries, fresh gravy, and cheese curds.
The Rockin' Reu-tineCA$16.00
Shaved tender corned beef, chopped dill pickles, and drizzled pub-made beer mustard aioli on top of our pub style fries, fresh gravy, and cheese curds.

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Lively
Ottawa
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

D'Arcy McGees on Sparks Street is celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "friendly service." Diners appreciate its coeliac-friendly options and vibrant atmosphere, making it a popular choice for pre-show dining at the NAC. While some reservation issues were noted, the overall experience is valued for its "great service" and reasonable prices.

250 Reviews

R
Roseann
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there but won't be my last! Beautiful spot, so nicely decorated, service was impeccable, staff friendly and food prompt and delicious. Impressive menu. Would also like to commend the hostess for phoning me when we were late for our reservation because we were lost, she gave directions that helped get us there in a hurry. And they held our reservation despite being totally full with no other tables available. Would highly recommend.
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Chandra
VIP
Toronto
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience as always (we've been here several times). Very attentive, patient, and pleasant staff. We were in a rush to get to a show at the NAC, and our server was so helpful in making sure everything happened efficiently, but still in a warm and friendly way. Food was delicious. Nice table, cozy atmosphere, not noisy. Recommend!
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max
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We has a very enjoyable dinner. The server was pleasant, always ready to help. The cost was average. Fish & chips/chicken schnitzel was quite good! Bar tag was high but not unexpected. Would go back for sure.
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Thander
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I went for the Wednesday two can dine deal. Everything was delicious
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Gerald
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made and later confirmed a reservation for tonight (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m.at the Sparks Steet location as we were going to a concert at the NAC. When we arrived at 5:08 p.m. the check in desk had no resrvation made in my name (first or last) or for the reservation number I was given by Open Table, the online reservation system. Fortunately, two friends were seated so we sat down with them. Had the reservation been for a busier night we would have been turned away.
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Lynn
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good vibe. Fast service. Good food. Lots of people! Reserved through Open Table and the restaurant did exactly what we asked for. Thanks.
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Mary
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I brought friends from out of the country here after touring downtown most of the day. We loved the gouda cheese balls! Must try! The French onion soup was amazing. We did the ghost tour right next door. Highly recommend both for anyone showing off Ottawa to friends :) great food and fun!!!
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Jennifer
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, good food! We will definitely be back!
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Maurice
Ottawa
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, ambiance were excellent, value for your money was acceptable. Access from the street to the upper level is a challenge for persons with mobility issues. The stairs are steep and there needs to be a handrail installed on the right side of the stairs as one is going up. I should not think that this would be a big expense and it would geatly improve the access to the upper level for persons with mobility issues.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Ottawa
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were at Darcy McGee's after an event at the NAC. We were seated immediately and the waitstaff were quick to offer drinks, they were delivered in a timely fashion and then our food order was taken. We didn't wait long for the Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese with side caesar and Fish Tacos with side house salads to arrive. The food was very tasty and the perfect amount, not huge platefuls, just the perfect amounts.
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FAQs

D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street 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 4.8 stars by 250 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

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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
Neighborhood
Downtown
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
Pub, Gastro Pub, Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://fionnmaccools.com/
Phone number
(613) 230-4433

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D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Menu

Shareables

Spinach & Artichoke Dip*CA$15.00

Pub NachosCA$17.00

Blarney Chips*CA$16.50

Smoked Gouda BombsCA$14.00

BBQ Chicken FlatbreadCA$16.00

Mini-YorkiesCA$13.00

Crispy Calamari*CA$16.50

Cauliflower WingsCA$14.50

Jameson Honey Garlic Bites*CA$15.00

Chicken QuesadillasCA$15.00

Triple-Dill'd PicklesCA$10.00

French Onion SoupCA$9.50

Famous Wings - 1 lb.CA$18.00

Famous Wings - 1.5 lbs.CA$26.00

Classic PoutineCA$13.00

The Great CanadianCA$14.00

The Shepherd's FryCA$16.00

The Rockin' Reu-tineCA$16.00

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street restaurant rated?

Does D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street offer gift cards?

Is D'Arcy McGees - Sparks Street currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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